Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 57% 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) | $7 (RM29) | RM10 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.86 (RM19) | RM9 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (RM3.49) | RM6 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.38 (RM9) | RM4.75 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.22 (RM20) | RM35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (RM6) | RM3.55 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (RM8) | RM12 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (RM47) | RM78 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.88 (RM7) | RM3.28 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,056 (RM8,009) | RM1,135 | + 606% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,231 (RM4,798) | RM525 | + 814% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (RM694) | RM165 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,451 (RM5,655) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $859 (RM3,347) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (RM489) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $57 (RM221) | RM136 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $318 (RM1,239) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $79 (RM308) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (RM48) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (RM61) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (RM168) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (RM120) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (RM332) | RM212 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (RM412) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (RM85,723) | RM109,250 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (RM2.92) | RM1.96 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (RM383) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (RM73) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (RM29) | RM16 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (RM69) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $71 (RM275) | RM30 | + 818% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.59 (RM22) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 (RM13) | RM8 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.24 (RM13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.89 (RM7) | RM8 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (RM76) | RM14 | + 445% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (RM145) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (RM78) | RM23 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $123 (RM478) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (RM298) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (RM31) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (RM14) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (RM1,667) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (RM0.43) | RM0.24 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (RM157) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (RM25) | RM13 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 811 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,779
($1,227)
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
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