- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Malaysia
- Trois-Rivières
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Trois-Rivières, Canada compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Trois-Rivières (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$10 (RM32) | RM15 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (RM31) | RM10 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$4.94 (RM17) | RM9 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.21 (RM8) | RM6 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.32 (RM15) | RM4.75 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.84 (RM13) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (RM28) | RM35 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.49 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.57 (RM5.34) | RM3.55 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.29 (RM8) | RM12 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (RM54) | RM78 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.88 (RM6) | RM3.00 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.02 (RM3.46) | RM3.28 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Trois-Rivières (Canada) is 26% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$816 (RM2,775) | RM1,135 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$925 (RM3,147) | RM525 | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$77 (RM263) | RM165 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$686 (RM2,335) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$569 (RM1,937) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$84 (RM287) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$31 (RM106) | RM136 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$507 (RM1,725) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$108 (RM369) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$7 (RM22) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$17 (RM58) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Trois-Rivières (Canada) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$37 (RM127) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$36 (RM121) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$100 (RM340) | RM212 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$66 (RM225) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Trois-Rivières (Canada) is 2% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,500 (RM76,552) | RM109,250 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (RM4.44) | RM1.96 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$66 (RM225) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Trois-Rivières (Canada) is 85% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$7 (RM24) | RM16 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$30 (RM102) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$84 (RM284) | RM30 | + 848% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$5.28 (RM18) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$2.24 (RM8) | RM8 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.67 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$1.38 (RM4.68) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$1.15 (RM3.93) | RM8 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (RM61) | RM14 | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Trois-Rivières (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$38 (RM130) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (RM83) | RM23 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$37 (RM127) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$67 (RM228) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (RM28) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.18 (RM14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$4.86 (RM17) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$600 (RM2,041) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.25 (RM0.85) | RM0.24 | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$36 (RM122) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$10 (RM33) | RM13 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Trois-Rivières (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,578
(C$1,346)
in Trois-Rivières
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,700
in Alor Star.
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