- 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 | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (RM56) | RM15 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (RM29) | RM10 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (RM14) | RM9 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (RM3.66) | RM6 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.65 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.46 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.24 (RM20) | RM35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (RM5.33) | RM3.55 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 (RM10) | RM12 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (RM53) | RM78 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (RM8) | RM3.28 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,793 (RM6,973) | RM1,135 | + 514% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,321 (RM5,140) | RM525 | + 879% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (RM491) | RM165 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,068 (RM4,154) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $791 (RM3,076) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (RM389) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (RM160) | RM136 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $390 (RM1,517) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (RM604) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (RM28) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (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) | $44 (RM171) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (RM170) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (RM287) | RM212 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $132 (RM512) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,256 (RM86,564) | RM109,250 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (RM2.96) | RM1.96 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (RM235) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (RM80) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.45 (RM21) | RM16 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (RM120) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (RM380) | RM30 | + 1168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.48 (RM17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.85 (RM11) | RM8 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.93 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.13 (RM12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (RM6) | RM8 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (RM73) | RM14 | + 421% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (RM161) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (RM83) | RM23 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (RM395) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (RM264) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (RM31) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.97 (RM19) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (RM1,681) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 (RM97) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (RM27) | RM13 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 287 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,048
($1,298)
in Reno, Nevada
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,600
in Alor Star.
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