Cost of living in Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) is 13% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
| Food in Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) is 55% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) | Alor Star (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 50 Bs.S. (RM3.36) | RM17 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 40 Bs.S. (RM2.69) | RM11 | 76% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 35 Bs.S. (RM2.35) | RM8 | 71% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 5.00 Bs.S. (RM0.34) | RM6 | 95% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| - | RM5.25 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 18 Bs.S. (RM1.21) | RM3.66 | 67% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 20 Bs.S. (RM1.34) | RM34 | 96% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| - | RM10 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| - | RM3.20 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| - | RM12 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| - | RM58 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 18 Bs.S. (RM1.21) | RM3.00 | 60% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 10 Bs.S. (RM0.67) | RM4.00 | 83% |
| Housing in Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||
| Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) | Alor Star (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 50,000 Bs.S. (RM3,359) | RM1,135 | 196% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 8,014 Bs.S. (RM538) | RM525 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,500 Bs.S. (RM101) | RM165 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 4,000 Bs.S. (RM269) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| - | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 902 Bs.S. (RM61) | RM136 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 8,000 Bs.S. (RM537) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 5,000 Bs.S. (RM336) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | - | - |
| Clothes in Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) is in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||
| Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) | Alor Star (Malaysia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | RM212 | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| - | - | - |
| Transportation in Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) is 9% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||
| Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) | Alor Star (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | RM109,250 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 1.00 Bs.S. (RM0.07) | RM1.96 | 97% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 751 Bs.S. (RM50) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) is in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||
| Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) | Alor Star (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | RM16 | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | RM30 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| - | RM8 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| - | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | RM8 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| - | RM14 | - |
| Entertainment in Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) is 7% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||
| Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) | Alor Star (Malaysia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| - | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 65 Bs.S. (RM4.37) | RM23 | 81% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 100 Bs.S. (RM7) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 8 Bs.S. (RM0.54) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.50 Bs.S. (RM0.03) | RM0.24 | 86% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| - | RM13 | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
RM3,400
in Alor Star
you would need to make just about RM2,959
(44,044 Bs.S.)
in Ciudad Bolívar.