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 | $15 (RM65) | RM15 | + 339% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM29) | RM10 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.90 (RM17) | RM9 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (RM3.86) | RM6 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.64 (RM20) | RM4.75 | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.84 (RM21) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (RM37) | RM35 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.19 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.38 (RM10) | RM12 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (RM56) | RM78 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (RM7) | RM3.28 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,923 (RM8,234) | RM1,135 | + 625% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,546 (RM6,620) | RM525 | + 1161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (RM516) | RM165 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,474 (RM6,313) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,175 (RM5,033) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $96 (RM412) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (RM250) | RM136 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $364 (RM1,559) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (RM560) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (RM49) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (RM87) | - | - | |
| 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 (RM231) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (RM146) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (RM351) | RM212 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (RM391) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,875 (RM115,081) | RM99,500 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (RM2.35) | RM1.96 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (RM388) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (RM63) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (RM31) | RM16 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (RM86) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (RM519) | RM30 | + 1628% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.92 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.59 (RM15) | RM8 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.44 (RM23) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.71 (RM12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (RM8) | RM8 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (RM86) | RM14 | + 516% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (RM184) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (RM100) | RM23 | + 340% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (RM447) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (RM377) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (RM41) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (RM21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.41 (RM23) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $172 (RM737) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.75 (RM3.21) | RM0.24 | + 1238% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (RM256) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.67 (RM24) | RM13 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 421 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Boulder, Colorado (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM6,333
($1,479)
in Boulder, Colorado
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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