Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (RM47) | RM15 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (RM31) | RM10 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.76 (RM11) | RM9 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.61 (RM2.36) | RM6 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.69 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.11 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.81 (RM19) | RM35 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.93 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.53 (RM5.98) | RM3.55 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (RM11) | RM12 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (RM47) | RM78 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.36 (RM5.30) | RM3.00 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.30 (RM5.06) | RM3.28 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $902 (RM3,516) | RM1,135 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $945 (RM3,685) | RM525 | + 602% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (RM824) | RM165 | + 400% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $901 (RM3,513) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $580 (RM2,261) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (RM322) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (RM162) | RM136 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $270 (RM1,051) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (RM513) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (RM27) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (RM61) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $30 (RM117) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (RM144) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $64 (RM251) | RM212 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (RM415) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,048 (RM74,247) | RM109,250 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (RM2.57) | RM1.96 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (RM214) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (RM53) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.77 (RM15) | RM16 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (RM40) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (RM284) | RM30 | + 846% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (RM29) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (RM12) | RM8 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.85 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (RM7) | RM8 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (RM55) | RM14 | + 291% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (RM127) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (RM78) | RM23 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (RM260) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (RM244) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (RM28) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.68 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.28 (RM21) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (RM1,672) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (RM0.65) | RM0.24 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (RM133) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (RM39) | RM13 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 34 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niagara Falls, New York (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,059
($1,041)
in Niagara Falls, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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