- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Malaysia
- Salerno
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Salerno, Italy compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salerno (Italy) is 90% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (RM69) | RM15 | + 370% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (RM40) | RM10 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.28 (RM27) | RM9 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (RM6) | RM6 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (RM12) | RM4.75 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.83 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (RM46) | RM35 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 (RM9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (RM8) | RM3.55 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (RM7) | RM12 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.37 (RM22) | RM78 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.79 (RM9) | RM3.00 | + 202% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (RM5.96) | RM3.28 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Salerno (Italy) is 70% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €834 (RM4,216) | RM1,135 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €836 (RM4,227) | RM525 | + 705% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €341 (RM1,723) | RM165 | + 945% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €973 (RM4,920) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €645 (RM3,260) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €188 (RM952) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (RM128) | RM136 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (RM2,022) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 (RM420) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (RM15) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (RM39) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Salerno (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (RM390) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €18 (RM91) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (RM369) | RM212 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (RM607) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Salerno (Italy) is 29% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,389 (RM97,993) | RM109,250 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (RM9) | RM1.96 | + 373% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (RM207) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (RM131) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Salerno (Italy) is 195% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €20 (RM101) | RM16 | + 532% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (RM76) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (RM430) | RM30 | + 1332% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €10 (RM51) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.26 (RM11) | RM8 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (RM9) | RM8 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (RM76) | RM14 | + 444% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Salerno (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (RM141) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (RM76) | RM23 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (RM505) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (RM293) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.75 (RM29) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.18 (RM5.96) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (RM18) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €164 (RM827) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (RM0.81) | RM0.24 | + 237% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (RM301) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.13 (RM26) | RM13 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Salerno (Italy) is 58% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,516
(€1,091)
in Salerno
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,500
in Alor Star.
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