Cost of living in Montclair, New Jersey, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (RM42) | RM15 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (RM32) | RM10 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (RM19) | RM9 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (RM4.60) | RM6 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (RM13) | RM4.75 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.82 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (RM26) | RM35 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.76 (RM12) | RM3.55 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (RM10) | RM12 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (RM75) | RM78 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.36 (RM10) | RM3.00 | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.21 (RM9) | RM3.28 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,231 (RM9,339) | RM1,135 | + 723% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,901 (RM7,958) | RM525 | + 1416% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $147 (RM614) | RM165 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,000 (RM4,186) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $950 (RM3,977) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (RM494) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (RM233) | RM136 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $461 (RM1,931) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $167 (RM699) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (RM55) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (RM174) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $26 (RM107) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (RM126) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (RM332) | RM212 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $141 (RM591) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,341 (RM89,334) | RM109,250 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (RM2.51) | RM1.96 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $202 (RM847) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (RM30) | RM16 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $39 (RM162) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $77 (RM321) | RM30 | + 972% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.00 (RM21) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (RM16) | RM8 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.37 (RM22) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.26 (RM14) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (RM8) | RM8 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (RM88) | RM14 | + 531% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (RM195) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (RM100) | RM23 | + 341% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $235 (RM983) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $32 (RM134) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (RM47) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.17 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (RM21) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (RM0.87) | RM0.24 | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (RM84) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (RM33) | RM13 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 100 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,803
($1,386)
in Montclair, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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