- 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 | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (RM54) | RM17 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM29) | RM11 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (RM15) | RM8 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (RM3.59) | RM6 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.11 (RM12) | RM5.25 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.69 (RM15) | RM3.66 | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.81 (RM23) | RM34 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (RM14) | RM10 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (RM5.63) | RM3.20 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.88 (RM11) | RM12 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (RM61) | RM58 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (RM8) | RM3.00 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (RM10) | RM4.00 | + 138% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,812 (RM7,219) | RM1,135 | + 536% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,310 (RM5,219) | RM525 | + 894% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $131 (RM521) | RM165 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,079 (RM4,299) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $785 (RM3,128) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $91 (RM362) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (RM168) | RM136 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $390 (RM1,554) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (RM608) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (RM31) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (RM49) | - | - | |
| 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) | $47 (RM186) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (RM187) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (RM297) | RM212 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $132 (RM524) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,256 (RM88,655) | RM109,250 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (RM3.20) | RM1.96 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (RM241) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (RM82) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 149% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.49 (RM22) | RM16 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (RM123) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (RM456) | RM30 | + 1420% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.53 (RM18) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (RM14) | RM8 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.13 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.22 (RM13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (RM7) | RM8 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (RM76) | RM14 | + 446% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (RM158) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (RM87) | RM23 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (RM405) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (RM276) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (RM33) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.11 (RM20) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.33 (RM21) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (RM1,716) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $25 (RM100) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (RM27) | RM13 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 243 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reno, Nevada (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,047
($1,267)
in Reno, Nevada
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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