- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malaysia
- Athens, Georgia
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (RM42) | RM15 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.82 (RM25) | RM10 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.43 (RM15) | RM9 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (RM4.42) | RM6 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (RM9) | RM4.75 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.71 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (RM41) | RM35 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (RM10) | RM3.55 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (RM7) | RM12 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (RM54) | RM78 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.69 (RM12) | RM3.28 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $919 (RM3,933) | RM1,135 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $683 (RM2,923) | RM525 | + 457% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (RM552) | RM165 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $790 (RM3,381) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $585 (RM2,506) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (RM386) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $34 (RM148) | RM136 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $438 (RM1,874) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (RM579) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (RM50) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (RM49) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $33 (RM143) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (RM142) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (RM305) | RM212 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (RM257) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,208 (RM103,623) | RM109,250 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (RM2.65) | RM1.96 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (RM543) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (RM18) | RM16 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (RM43) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (RM438) | RM30 | + 1358% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (RM27) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (RM13) | RM8 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (RM7) | RM8 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (RM68) | RM14 | + 384% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (RM124) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (RM79) | RM23 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (RM435) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (RM238) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (RM31) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (RM21) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (RM638) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (RM0.21) | RM0.24 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (RM156) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (RM25) | RM13 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 104 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,545
($1,062)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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