- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Malaysia
- Quebec City
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quebec City, Canada compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (RM51) | RM15 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (RM32) | RM10 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (RM24) | RM9 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.06 (RM7) | RM6 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.44 (RM12) | RM4.75 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.94 (RM17) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (RM42) | RM35 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.29 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.31 (RM8) | RM3.55 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.12 (RM7) | RM12 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (RM51) | RM78 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.64 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.98 (RM7) | RM3.28 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,175 (RM3,958) | RM1,135 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$881 (RM2,969) | RM525 | + 465% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$100 (RM337) | RM165 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$728 (RM2,452) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$559 (RM1,885) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$62 (RM207) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 (RM175) | RM136 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$510 (RM1,717) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$143 (RM483) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (RM34) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (RM81) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (RM246) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$41 (RM138) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (RM375) | RM212 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$115 (RM387) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 4% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,500 (RM79,162) | RM109,250 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.13 (RM3.79) | RM1.96 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$84 (RM283) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (RM65) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 148% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (RM26) | RM16 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$34 (RM116) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$129 (RM436) | RM30 | + 1353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (RM23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.31 (RM11) | RM8 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.89 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.24 (RM8) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.44 (RM8) | RM8 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (RM75) | RM14 | + 435% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (RM147) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (RM82) | RM23 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$118 (RM397) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 (RM202) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (RM32) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.93 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (RM21) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$226 (RM760) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.25 (RM0.84) | RM0.24 | + 251% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$42 (RM140) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (RM37) | RM13 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 527 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quebec City (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,848
(C$1,439)
in Quebec City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,500
in Alor Star.
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