Cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
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| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (RM46) | RM17 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM29) | RM11 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.64 (RM19) | RM8 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (RM3.74) | RM6 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (RM13) | RM5.25 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.66 (RM23) | RM3.66 | + 520% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (RM30) | RM34 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (RM14) | RM10 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.75 (RM15) | RM3.20 | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.71 (RM11) | RM12 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (RM58) | RM58 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.67 (RM11) | RM3.00 | + 256% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.83 (RM11) | RM4.00 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,869 (RM7,494) | RM1,135 | + 560% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,069 (RM4,285) | RM525 | + 716% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (RM695) | RM165 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $906 (RM3,634) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,072 (RM4,299) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $146 (RM586) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (RM201) | RM136 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $499 (RM1,999) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $208 (RM833) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (RM30) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (RM50) | - | - | |
| 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) | $37 (RM150) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $77 (RM307) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (RM340) | RM212 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (RM313) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,217 (RM97,104) | RM109,250 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (RM2.91) | RM1.96 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $177 (RM708) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.67 (RM19) | RM16 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (RM120) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (RM445) | RM30 | + 1384% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.15 (RM13) | RM8 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.12 (RM17) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.66 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (RM9) | RM8 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (RM82) | RM14 | + 488% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (RM175) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (RM90) | RM23 | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (RM686) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (RM355) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (RM35) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.57 (RM18) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (RM1,720) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (RM1.34) | RM0.24 | + 457% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (RM199) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.11 (RM20) | RM13 | + 53% | |
| 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 72 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,165
($1,288)
in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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