Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
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| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (RM60) | RM15 | + 307% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM29) | RM10 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.42 (RM19) | RM9 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (RM3.91) | RM6 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.50 (RM19) | RM4.75 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.12 (RM21) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (RM38) | RM35 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (RM6) | RM3.55 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (RM10) | RM12 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (RM64) | RM78 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.83 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (RM8) | RM3.28 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,185 (RM9,156) | RM1,135 | + 707% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,717 (RM7,195) | RM525 | + 1270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $153 (RM642) | RM165 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,562 (RM6,546) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,161 (RM4,863) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (RM421) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (RM234) | RM136 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (RM1,470) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (RM561) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (RM46) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (RM80) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (RM226) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (RM143) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (RM350) | RM212 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (RM386) | - | - | |
| 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 (RM112,604) | RM109,250 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (RM2.41) | RM1.96 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (RM374) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (RM62) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (RM31) | RM16 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (RM84) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (RM507) | RM30 | + 1591% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.70 (RM16) | RM8 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (RM23) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.72 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (RM8) | RM8 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (RM84) | RM14 | + 504% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (RM169) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (RM98) | RM23 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (RM437) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (RM277) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (RM41) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.36 (RM22) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $365 (RM1,527) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (RM1.78) | RM0.24 | + 642% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (RM251) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.77 (RM24) | RM13 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 467 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,760
($1,375)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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