Cost of living in Montclair, New Jersey, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
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| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (RM40) | RM17 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (RM30) | RM11 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.64 (RM18) | RM8 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (RM4.24) | RM6 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (RM12) | RM5.25 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.87 (RM15) | RM3.66 | + 321% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (RM26) | RM34 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (RM14) | RM10 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.03 (RM12) | RM3.20 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.63 (RM10) | RM12 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (RM72) | RM58 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.21 (RM9) | RM4.00 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,434 (RM9,697) | RM1,135 | + 754% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,937 (RM7,716) | RM525 | + 1370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $156 (RM621) | RM165 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,000 (RM3,984) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $950 (RM3,784) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $174 (RM691) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (RM224) | RM136 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $486 (RM1,935) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $200 (RM797) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $48 (RM190) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $26 (RM102) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (RM120) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (RM309) | RM212 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (RM531) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,341 (RM85,013) | RM109,250 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (RM2.40) | RM1.96 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $199 (RM793) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (RM29) | RM16 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $39 (RM154) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $89 (RM355) | RM30 | + 1084% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.00 (RM20) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.91 (RM16) | RM8 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.64 (RM22) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.26 (RM13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (RM8) | RM8 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (RM84) | RM14 | + 500% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Montclair, New Jersey (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (RM185) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (RM96) | RM23 | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $235 (RM935) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $32 (RM127) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (RM45) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.17 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (RM20) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (RM1,709) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (RM0.83) | RM0.24 | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (RM80) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (RM32) | RM13 | + 138% | |
| 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 76 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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 RM5,321
($1,336)
in Montclair, New Jersey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
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