- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malaysia
- Reno, Nevada
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reno, Nevada, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (RM60) | RM15 | + 310% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM30) | RM10 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (RM17) | RM9 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (RM4.07) | RM6 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.16 (RM14) | RM4.75 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.68 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.71 (RM24) | RM35 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.95 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.42 (RM10) | RM12 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (RM63) | RM78 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.65 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (RM9) | RM3.28 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,857 (RM7,950) | RM1,135 | + 600% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,290 (RM5,520) | RM525 | + 951% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (RM518) | RM165 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,113 (RM4,763) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $738 (RM3,157) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $91 (RM392) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (RM170) | RM136 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $384 (RM1,645) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (RM603) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (RM35) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (RM50) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (RM184) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (RM187) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (RM310) | RM212 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (RM561) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,033 (RM90,026) | RM99,500 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (RM3.16) | RM1.96 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (RM242) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (RM88) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.80 (RM25) | RM16 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (RM127) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (RM401) | RM30 | + 1238% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.48 (RM19) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.59 (RM11) | RM8 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.25 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.12 (RM13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (RM8) | RM8 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (RM76) | RM14 | + 442% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (RM168) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (RM94) | RM23 | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $108 (RM461) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (RM309) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (RM33) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (RM21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.60 (RM20) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $165 (RM707) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (RM136) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (RM29) | RM13 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 410 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,460
($1,276)
in Reno, Nevada
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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