Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
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| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (RM61) | RM15 | + 311% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM28) | RM10 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (RM20) | RM9 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (RM3.85) | RM6 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.50 (RM18) | RM4.75 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (RM41) | RM35 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.70 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (RM11) | RM12 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (RM66) | RM78 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.96 (RM11) | RM3.28 | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,992 (RM7,746) | RM1,135 | + 582% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,937 (RM7,533) | RM525 | + 1335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (RM651) | RM165 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,571 (RM6,109) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,287 (RM5,007) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $102 (RM398) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (RM232) | RM136 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (RM1,309) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (RM574) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (RM44) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (RM84) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (RM195) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (RM132) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (RM318) | RM212 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (RM358) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (RM104,532) | RM109,250 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (RM2.51) | RM1.96 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (RM367) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (RM70) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.93 (RM23) | RM16 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (RM88) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (RM471) | RM30 | + 1470% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (RM23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.70 (RM14) | RM8 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.89 (RM23) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.72 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (RM7) | RM8 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (RM78) | RM14 | + 460% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (RM172) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (RM90) | RM23 | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 (RM547) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (RM285) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (RM40) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.96 (RM23) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (RM1,685) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (RM2.07) | RM0.24 | + 765% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (RM268) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.59 (RM22) | RM13 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 302 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,772
($1,484)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,500
in Alor Star.
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