- Cost of Living
- India
- Malaysia
- Pune
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pune, India compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pune (India) is 31% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (RM9) | RM15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨305 (RM18) | RM10 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨88 (RM5.15) | RM9 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (RM3.16) | RM6 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨57 (RM3.34) | RM4.75 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (RM1.93) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨140 (RM8) | RM35 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨167 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (RM3.02) | RM3.55 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨98 (RM5.78) | RM12 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (RM29) | RM78 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨85 (RM5.00) | RM3.00 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (RM1.66) | RM3.28 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Pune (India) is 1% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,929 (RM1,643) | RM1,135 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨18,600 (RM1,094) | RM525 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,703 (RM100) | RM165 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,625 (RM743) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,767 (RM516) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨851 (RM50) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,473 (RM87) | RM136 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨31,615 (RM1,860) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,531 (RM796) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨425 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨569 (RM33) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Pune (India) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,212 (RM130) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,810 (RM165) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,010 (RM236) | RM212 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,933 (RM173) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Pune (India) is 15% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,000 (RM44,117) | RM109,250 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (RM4.61) | RM1.96 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨775 (RM46) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨284 (RM17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 533% | |||
| Personal Care in Pune (India) is 533% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨172 (RM10) | RM16 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨516 (RM30) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨30,000 (RM1,765) | RM30 | + 5782% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨240 (RM14) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨191 (RM11) | RM8 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨181 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨113 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (RM4.31) | RM8 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨209 (RM12) | RM14 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Pune (India) is 4% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,235 (RM73) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (RM24) | RM23 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,533 (RM90) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨600 (RM35) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨907 (RM53) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨75 (RM4.44) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (RM5.88) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨42,474 (RM2,498) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.97 (RM0.06) | RM0.24 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,202 (RM71) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨180 (RM11) | RM13 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,050 prices entered by 283 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pune (India) is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,808
(₨64,744)
in Pune
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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