- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 19% 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 | RM9 | RM9 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.38 | RM6 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 | RM4.75 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.30 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 | RM35 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.37 | RM3.55 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM5.01 | RM12 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM64 | RM78 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.36 | RM3.00 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.42 | RM3.28 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 4% 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 | RM1,860 | RM525 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM238 | RM165 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,720 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,446 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM201 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM106 | RM136 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,671 | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM460 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM260 | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM168 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM288 | RM212 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM232 | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM144,237 | RM109,250 | + 32% | |
| 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) | RM21 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 | RM16 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM19 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM58 | RM30 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 | RM8 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.34 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 | RM8 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 | RM14 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 | RM23 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM163 | - | - | |
| 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 | RM29 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,109 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 | RM0.24 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM194 | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM8 | RM13 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,656 prices entered by 348 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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