Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (RM42) | RM15 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM28) | RM10 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (RM18) | RM9 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.77 (RM3.26) | RM6 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.47 (RM10) | RM4.75 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.39 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.18 (RM22) | RM35 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (RM28) | RM3.55 | + 676% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (RM7) | RM12 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (RM53) | RM78 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (RM10) | RM3.28 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,425 (RM6,019) | RM1,135 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,139 (RM4,811) | RM525 | + 816% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (RM701) | RM165 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (RM3,960) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $761 (RM3,215) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (RM350) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (RM205) | RM136 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $397 (RM1,676) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (RM437) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (RM43) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (RM73) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (RM189) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (RM180) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (RM429) | RM212 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (RM531) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,000 (RM88,705) | RM109,250 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (RM3.00) | RM1.96 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (RM152) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (RM100) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (RM28) | RM16 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (RM78) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (RM442) | RM30 | + 1372% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.40 (RM23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (RM14) | RM8 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.56 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (RM13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.42 (RM6.00) | RM8 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (RM67) | RM14 | + 376% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (RM163) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (RM89) | RM23 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (RM801) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (RM148) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (RM36) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (RM17) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (RM13) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $525 (RM2,217) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (RM0.42) | RM0.24 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (RM207) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (RM25) | RM13 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 538 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM5,005
($1,185)
in San Antonio, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,400
in Alor Star.
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