Cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (RM51) | RM15 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $17 (RM74) | RM10 | + 644% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.82 (RM16) | RM9 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.70 (RM7) | RM6 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.39 (RM15) | RM4.75 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (RM28) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (RM29) | RM35 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.01 (RM17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.74 (RM20) | RM3.55 | + 472% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.55 (RM15) | RM12 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (RM60) | RM78 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.86 (RM17) | RM3.00 | + 452% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.12 (RM13) | RM3.28 | + 307% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,869 (RM8,007) | RM1,135 | + 605% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,154 (RM4,943) | RM550 | + 799% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (RM761) | RM165 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $883 (RM3,783) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,072 (RM4,593) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $146 (RM627) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (RM206) | RM136 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $600 (RM2,571) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $176 (RM755) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.73 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (RM54) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (RM167) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $61 (RM260) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (RM373) | RM212 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (RM365) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,217 (RM103,758) | RM99,500 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (RM3.22) | RM1.96 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $177 (RM757) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.40 (RM19) | RM16 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (RM476) | RM30 | + 1486% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.24 (RM10) | RM8 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.68 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.04 (RM13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (RM8) | RM8 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (RM89) | RM14 | + 534% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (RM188) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (RM96) | RM23 | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (RM453) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (RM377) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (RM38) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (RM21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.40 (RM19) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $395 (RM1,691) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (RM1.43) | RM0.24 | + 495% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (RM220) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.11 (RM22) | RM13 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,808
($1,356)
in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
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