- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Malaysia
- Växjö
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Växjö, Sweden compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Växjö (Sweden) is 71% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 kr (RM44) | RM15 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 66 kr (RM32) | RM10 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kr (RM14) | RM9 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (RM5.26) | RM6 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 kr (RM15) | RM4.75 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (RM14) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41 kr (RM20) | RM35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (RM13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (RM8) | RM3.55 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (RM10) | RM12 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 kr (RM76) | RM78 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 kr (RM13) | RM3.00 | + 329% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (RM6) | RM3.28 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Växjö (Sweden) is 75% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,113 kr (RM6,927) | RM1,135 | + 510% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,738 kr (RM3,798) | RM550 | + 590% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 564 kr (RM277) | RM165 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,540 kr (RM2,228) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,989 kr (RM2,449) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 251 kr (RM123) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276 kr (RM136) | RM136 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,789 kr (RM2,841) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,046 kr (RM513) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 64 kr (RM31) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Växjö (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,020 kr (RM501) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 325 kr (RM159) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 779 kr (RM382) | RM212 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 892 kr (RM438) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Växjö (Sweden) is 23% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 200,395 kr (RM98,353) | RM99,500 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (RM7) | RM1.96 | + 239% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 391 kr (RM192) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Växjö (Sweden) is 58% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 kr (RM39) | RM16 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 kr (RM17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (RM17) | RM8 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kr (RM13) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (RM12) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (RM9) | RM8 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 302 kr (RM148) | RM14 | + 962% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Växjö (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 329 kr (RM161) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 236 kr (RM116) | RM23 | + 408% | |
| 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 | 651 kr (RM320) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95 kr (RM47) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (RM21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65 kr (RM32) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.39 kr (RM1.17) | RM0.24 | + 390% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 274 kr (RM134) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 50 kr (RM25) | RM13 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least RM4,672
(9,520 kr)
in Växjö
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,100
in Alor Star.
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