Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (RM39) | RM15 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM28) | RM10 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (RM17) | RM9 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (RM3.08) | RM6 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.47 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.39 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.18 (RM20) | RM35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (RM25) | RM3.55 | + 615% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (RM6) | RM12 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (RM49) | RM78 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (RM9) | RM3.28 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,425 (RM5,550) | RM1,135 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,139 (RM4,436) | RM525 | + 745% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (RM646) | RM165 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (RM3,652) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $761 (RM2,965) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (RM323) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (RM189) | RM136 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (RM1,300) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (RM368) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (RM47) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (RM73) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (RM175) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (RM166) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (RM326) | RM212 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (RM452) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,000 (RM81,796) | RM109,250 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (RM2.77) | RM1.96 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (RM140) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (RM88) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.99 (RM23) | RM16 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (RM76) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (RM394) | RM30 | + 1214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.90 (RM23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.39 (RM13) | RM8 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 (RM12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.14 (RM4.45) | RM8 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (RM65) | RM14 | + 363% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (RM154) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (RM82) | RM23 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (RM661) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (RM136) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (RM39) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (RM12) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (RM1,655) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (RM0.39) | RM0.24 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (RM191) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (RM23) | RM13 | + 74% | |
| 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 879 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,911
($1,261)
in San Antonio, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,500
in Alor Star.
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