- 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 | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (RM40) | RM15 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.82 (RM23) | RM10 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.41 (RM13) | RM9 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (RM4.03) | RM6 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.99 (RM8) | RM4.75 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (RM38) | RM35 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (RM9) | RM3.55 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (RM6) | RM12 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (RM51) | RM78 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (RM10) | RM3.28 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $910 (RM3,547) | RM1,135 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $683 (RM2,662) | RM525 | + 407% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (RM502) | RM165 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $688 (RM2,682) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $585 (RM2,282) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (RM364) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (RM140) | RM136 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $438 (RM1,706) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (RM527) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (RM45) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (RM44) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (RM133) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (RM122) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (RM273) | RM212 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (RM234) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (RM86,565) | RM109,250 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (RM2.38) | RM1.96 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (RM495) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (RM17) | RM16 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (RM39) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (RM398) | RM30 | + 1228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (RM12) | RM8 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (RM6) | RM8 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (RM62) | RM14 | + 341% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (RM134) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (RM73) | RM23 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (RM396) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (RM211) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (RM30) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.94 (RM19) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (RM1,672) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (RM0.19) | RM0.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (RM133) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (RM22) | RM13 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 78 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,655
($1,194)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,700
in Alor Star.
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