Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
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| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (RM63) | RM17 | + 272% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM29) | RM11 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.56 (RM22) | RM8 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (RM3.85) | RM6 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.03 (RM16) | RM5.25 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (RM20) | RM3.66 | + 450% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (RM42) | RM34 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (RM15) | RM10 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (RM7) | RM3.20 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (RM11) | RM12 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (RM75) | RM58 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (RM11) | RM4.00 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,112 (RM8,450) | RM1,135 | + 644% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,923 (RM7,694) | RM525 | + 1366% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (RM715) | RM165 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,728 (RM6,914) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,374 (RM5,498) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $91 (RM365) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (RM207) | RM136 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (RM1,347) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (RM591) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (RM52) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (RM95) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (RM189) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (RM140) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (RM309) | RM212 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (RM368) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (RM107,529) | RM109,250 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (RM2.83) | RM1.96 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (RM383) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (RM72) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.84 (RM23) | RM16 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (RM91) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (RM467) | RM30 | + 1455% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (RM15) | RM8 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.40 (RM22) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.70 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (RM8) | RM8 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (RM81) | RM14 | + 477% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (RM184) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (RM95) | RM23 | + 315% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 (RM563) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (RM313) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (RM42) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (RM25) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (RM1,734) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (RM2.13) | RM0.24 | + 789% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (RM272) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.69 (RM23) | RM13 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 372 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM6,462
($1,615)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,700
in Alor Star.
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