- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Malaysia
- Salerno
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salerno, Italy compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salerno (Italy) is 77% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (RM65) | RM15 | + 343% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (RM38) | RM10 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.28 (RM25) | RM9 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (RM5.70) | RM6 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (RM12) | RM4.75 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.83 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (RM44) | RM35 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (RM8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (RM7) | RM3.55 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (RM6) | RM12 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.37 (RM21) | RM78 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.79 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (RM5.62) | RM3.28 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Salerno (Italy) is 60% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €786 (RM3,746) | RM1,135 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €836 (RM3,988) | RM525 | + 660% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €341 (RM1,626) | RM165 | + 886% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €973 (RM4,642) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €645 (RM3,076) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €188 (RM899) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (RM120) | RM136 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (RM1,907) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 (RM397) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (RM14) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (RM37) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Salerno (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (RM368) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €18 (RM86) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (RM348) | RM212 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (RM572) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Salerno (Italy) is 20% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,389 (RM92,451) | RM109,250 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (RM8) | RM1.96 | + 310% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (RM185) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (RM123) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Salerno (Italy) is 187% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €20 (RM95) | RM16 | + 496% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (RM72) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (RM405) | RM30 | + 1251% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €10 (RM48) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.26 (RM11) | RM8 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (RM9) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (RM8) | RM8 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (RM72) | RM14 | + 414% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Salerno (Italy) is 19% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (RM133) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (RM72) | RM23 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (RM477) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (RM277) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.75 (RM27) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.18 (RM5.63) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (RM17) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (RM0.76) | RM0.24 | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (RM284) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.13 (RM24) | RM13 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Salerno (Italy) is 49% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,205
(€1,092)
in Salerno
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,500
in Alor Star.
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