Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (RM49) | RM15 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (RM36) | RM10 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.51 (RM11) | RM9 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (RM3.12) | RM6 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.09 (RM13) | RM4.75 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.11 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.81 (RM21) | RM35 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.78 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (RM6) | RM3.55 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (RM12) | RM12 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (RM52) | RM78 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.22 (RM5.23) | RM3.00 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.37 (RM5.88) | RM3.28 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $902 (RM3,866) | RM1,135 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $945 (RM4,053) | RM550 | + 637% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (RM906) | RM165 | + 450% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $901 (RM3,863) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $580 (RM2,486) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (RM354) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (RM172) | RM136 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $270 (RM1,156) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (RM564) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (RM29) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (RM67) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $30 (RM128) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (RM158) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $64 (RM276) | RM212 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (RM456) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,048 (RM81,647) | RM99,500 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (RM2.79) | RM1.96 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $54 (RM231) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (RM58) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.77 (RM16) | RM16 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (RM44) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (RM312) | RM30 | + 940% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (RM32) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (RM13) | RM8 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (RM21) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.85 (RM8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (RM8) | RM8 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (RM60) | RM14 | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (RM140) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (RM86) | RM23 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (RM286) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (RM268) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (RM31) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.68 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (RM23) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $177 (RM760) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (RM0.71) | RM0.24 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (RM147) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (RM44) | RM13 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
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 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,671
($1,090)
in Niagara Falls, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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