Cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
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| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (RM45) | RM15 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM28) | RM10 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.64 (RM18) | RM9 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (RM3.63) | RM6 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (RM12) | RM4.75 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.66 (RM22) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (RM30) | RM35 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.75 (RM15) | RM3.55 | + 311% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.71 (RM11) | RM12 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (RM56) | RM78 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.67 (RM10) | RM3.00 | + 246% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.83 (RM11) | RM3.28 | + 235% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,869 (RM7,279) | RM1,135 | + 541% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,069 (RM4,163) | RM525 | + 693% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (RM675) | RM165 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $906 (RM3,530) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,072 (RM4,176) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $146 (RM570) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (RM195) | RM136 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $499 (RM1,942) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $208 (RM809) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (RM29) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (RM49) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (RM146) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $77 (RM298) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (RM330) | RM212 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (RM304) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,217 (RM94,326) | RM109,250 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (RM2.83) | RM1.96 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $177 (RM688) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.67 (RM18) | RM16 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (RM117) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (RM432) | RM30 | + 1342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.15 (RM12) | RM8 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.12 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.66 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (RM9) | RM8 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (RM80) | RM14 | + 471% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (RM170) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (RM87) | RM23 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (RM666) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (RM345) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (RM34) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.57 (RM18) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (RM1,671) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (RM1.30) | RM0.24 | + 441% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (RM193) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.11 (RM20) | RM13 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,031
($1,292)
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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