- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Malaysia
- Växjö
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 52% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 kr (RM39) | RM15 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr (RM30) | RM10 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 kr (RM14) | RM9 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (RM4.77) | RM6 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (RM14) | RM4.75 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 kr (RM14) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr (RM19) | RM35 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (RM6) | RM3.55 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (RM9) | RM12 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 kr (RM62) | RM78 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 24 kr (RM11) | RM3.00 | + 274% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10 kr (RM4.81) | RM3.28 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,167 kr (RM4,213) | RM1,135 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,500 kr (RM3,447) | RM525 | + 556% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 kr (RM322) | RM165 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,800 kr (RM4,044) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,400 kr (RM2,022) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 333 kr (RM153) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 283 kr (RM130) | RM136 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,875 kr (RM2,240) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,075 kr (RM494) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 kr (RM29) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 kr (RM46) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 875 kr (RM402) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 337 kr (RM155) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 725 kr (RM333) | RM212 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000 kr (RM460) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 192,500 kr (RM88,463) | RM109,250 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kr (RM6) | RM1.96 | + 214% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 470 kr (RM216) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287 kr (RM132) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 128% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87 kr (RM40) | RM16 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 kr (RM46) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 kr (RM276) | RM30 | + 819% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 38 kr (RM17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kr (RM12) | RM8 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 kr (RM11) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (RM8) | RM8 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 278 kr (RM128) | RM14 | + 812% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 109% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 285 kr (RM131) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 243 kr (RM112) | RM23 | + 390% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 575 kr (RM264) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 91 kr (RM42) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 kr (RM18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (RM26) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,000 kr (RM1,838) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 kr (RM5.31) | RM0.24 | + 2114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 272 kr (RM125) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 kr (RM24) | RM13 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Växjö (Sweden) is 48% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,874
(10,606 kr)
in Växjö
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
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