Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (RM50) | RM15 | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM30) | RM10 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.93 (RM16) | RM9 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (RM3.82) | RM6 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.38 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.30 (RM22) | RM35 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.73 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.17 (RM9) | RM12 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (RM50) | RM78 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.08 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 191% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.52 (RM6) | RM3.28 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,056 (RM8,605) | RM1,135 | + 658% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,231 (RM5,154) | RM525 | + 882% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (RM746) | RM165 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,451 (RM6,075) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $859 (RM3,596) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (RM393) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (RM225) | RM136 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $339 (RM1,420) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (RM336) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (RM47) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (RM67) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (RM180) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (RM129) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (RM369) | RM212 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (RM390) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (RM92,092) | RM109,250 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (RM2.74) | RM1.96 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (RM411) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (RM79) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (RM25) | RM16 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (RM86) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (RM470) | RM30 | + 1465% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.69 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (RM15) | RM8 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.93 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.50 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.46 (RM10) | RM8 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (RM80) | RM14 | + 470% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (RM157) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (RM84) | RM23 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (RM621) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (RM325) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (RM38) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (RM15) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $377 (RM1,579) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (RM0.46) | RM0.24 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (RM169) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (RM27) | RM13 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,002
($1,195)
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
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