- Cost of Living
- India
- Malaysia
- Pune
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pune, India compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pune (India) is 27% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (RM10) | RM15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨245 (RM16) | RM10 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨88 (RM5.82) | RM9 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (RM3.49) | RM6 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨57 (RM3.77) | RM4.75 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (RM2.18) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨140 (RM9) | RM35 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨167 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (RM3.41) | RM3.55 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨98 (RM7) | RM12 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (RM33) | RM78 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨72 (RM4.80) | RM3.00 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (RM1.87) | RM3.28 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Pune (India) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,929 (RM1,857) | RM1,135 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨18,600 (RM1,237) | RM550 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,703 (RM113) | RM165 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,625 (RM839) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,767 (RM583) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨851 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,473 (RM98) | RM136 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨36,026 (RM2,395) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,279 (RM750) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨364 (RM24) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨114 (RM8) | - | - | |
| 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 (RM147) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,810 (RM187) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,824 (RM254) | RM212 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,933 (RM195) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Pune (India) is 5% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨750,000 (RM49,859) | RM99,500 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (RM5.22) | RM1.96 | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨775 (RM52) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨133 (RM9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Pune (India) is 2% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨112 (RM7) | RM16 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨232 (RM15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨370 (RM25) | RM30 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨225 (RM15) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨170 (RM11) | RM8 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨191 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨105 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (RM4.58) | RM8 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨190 (RM13) | RM14 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Pune (India) is 5% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,265 (RM84) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨400 (RM27) | RM23 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨845 (RM56) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨600 (RM40) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨868 (RM58) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨75 (RM5.01) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨100 (RM7) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨11,167 (RM742) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨0.97 (RM0.06) | RM0.24 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,202 (RM80) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨180 (RM12) | RM13 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,171 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
RM3,600
in Alor Star
you would need to make just about RM3,356
(₨50,490)
in Pune.
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