Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (RM46) | RM15 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM26) | RM10 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (RM13) | RM9 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (RM4.39) | RM6 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.35 (RM13) | RM4.75 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.22 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (RM21) | RM35 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (RM10) | RM3.55 | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (RM9) | RM12 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (RM73) | RM78 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (RM10) | RM3.28 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,330 (RM5,172) | RM1,135 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $884 (RM3,437) | RM525 | + 555% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (RM460) | RM165 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (RM3,647) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $698 (RM2,712) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (RM423) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (RM207) | RM136 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (RM1,327) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (RM350) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (RM39) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (RM112) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (RM165) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $66 (RM258) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (RM325) | RM212 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (RM277) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,798 (RM76,973) | RM109,250 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (RM2.66) | RM1.96 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (RM137) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (RM29) | RM16 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (RM389) | RM30 | + 1196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (RM26) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (RM14) | RM8 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (RM24) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (RM8) | RM8 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (RM65) | RM14 | + 366% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (RM150) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (RM75) | RM23 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (RM351) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (RM260) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (RM31) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (RM22) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.19 (RM16) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (RM1,668) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (RM1.30) | RM0.24 | + 440% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (RM193) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.04 (RM20) | RM13 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,033
($1,294)
in Lafayette, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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