Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (RM40) | RM17 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (RM29) | RM11 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (RM17) | RM8 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (RM3.17) | RM6 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.47 (RM10) | RM5.25 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.39 (RM14) | RM3.66 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.18 (RM21) | RM34 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (RM13) | RM10 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (RM26) | RM3.20 | + 715% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (RM6) | RM12 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (RM50) | RM58 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (RM10) | RM4.00 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,425 (RM5,701) | RM1,135 | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,139 (RM4,557) | RM525 | + 768% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (RM664) | RM165 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (RM3,751) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $761 (RM3,045) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (RM332) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (RM194) | RM136 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $319 (RM1,275) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $76 (RM304) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (RM45) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (RM76) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (RM179) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (RM170) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (RM361) | RM212 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (RM501) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,000 (RM84,022) | RM109,250 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (RM2.84) | RM1.96 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (RM144) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (RM90) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.62 (RM23) | RM16 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (RM78) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (RM404) | RM30 | + 1248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (RM25) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (RM14) | RM8 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.73 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.16 (RM13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.33 (RM5.33) | RM8 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (RM89) | RM14 | + 534% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (RM172) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (RM84) | RM23 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (RM686) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (RM140) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (RM40) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (RM16) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (RM12) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (RM1,700) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (RM0.40) | RM0.24 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (RM196) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (RM24) | RM13 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 925 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,498
($1,124)
in San Antonio, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,100
in Alor Star.
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