- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM9 | RM15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM9 | RM10 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 | RM9 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.38 | RM6 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 | RM4.75 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.51 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 | RM35 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.29 | RM3.55 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM5.01 | RM12 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 | RM78 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.01 | RM3.00 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.42 | RM3.28 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,284 | RM1,135 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,878 | RM525 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM236 | RM165 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,932 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,475 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM240 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM106 | RM136 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,556 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM473 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM237 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM151 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM295 | RM212 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM262 | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,725 | RM109,250 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 | RM1.96 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM19 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 | RM16 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM19 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM56 | RM30 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 | RM8 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.06 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 | RM8 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 | RM14 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM71 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 | RM23 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM114 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM61 | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | RM2,470 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 | RM0.24 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM195 | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM8 | RM13 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,146 prices entered by 355 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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