- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Malaysia
- Quebec City
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quebec City, Canada compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (RM46) | RM15 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (RM29) | RM10 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (RM21) | RM9 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.30 (RM7) | RM6 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.44 (RM11) | RM4.75 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.94 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (RM39) | RM35 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.37 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.31 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.12 (RM7) | RM12 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (RM46) | RM78 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.77 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 185% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.10 (RM6) | RM3.28 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,175 (RM3,625) | RM1,135 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$881 (RM2,719) | RM525 | + 418% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$110 (RM340) | RM165 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$728 (RM2,246) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$559 (RM1,726) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$62 (RM190) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 (RM160) | RM136 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$522 (RM1,610) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$143 (RM442) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (RM31) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (RM74) | - | - | |
| 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 (RM225) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$41 (RM126) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (RM343) | RM212 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$115 (RM355) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,500 (RM72,493) | RM109,250 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 (RM3.58) | RM1.96 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$84 (RM259) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (RM59) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 136% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (RM24) | RM16 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$32 (RM99) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$129 (RM399) | RM30 | + 1230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (RM21) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.31 (RM10) | RM8 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.89 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.24 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.44 (RM8) | RM8 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (RM68) | RM14 | + 390% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (RM134) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (RM75) | RM23 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$118 (RM364) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 (RM185) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (RM29) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.93 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (RM19) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$556 (RM1,716) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.25 (RM0.77) | RM0.24 | + 221% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$42 (RM129) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (RM34) | RM13 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 282 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.085
MYR
/
CAD
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Cost of living in Quebec City (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,168
(C$1,351)
in Quebec City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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