Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 18% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Shah Alam | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (11 zł) | 34 zł | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (17 zł) | 25 zł | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (6 zł) | 3.64 zł | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (5.98 zł) | 13 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (3.90 zł) | 10 zł | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (9 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (3.72 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (8 zł) | 3.97 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (77 zł) | 30 zł | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 (4.09 zł) | 7 zł | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.58 (2.53 zł) | 3.09 zł | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Shah Alam | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,193 (2,145 zł) | 4,752 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 (1,553 zł) | 3,154 zł | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (215 zł) | 558 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,724 (1,686 zł) | 2,531 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,330 (1,301 zł) | 2,071 zł | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM968 (947 zł) | 300 zł | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 (133 zł) | 46 zł | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 (1,563 zł) | 1,752 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 (409 zł) | 399 zł | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (18 zł) | 32 zł | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (16 zł) | 22 zł | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Shah Alam | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (197 zł) | 343 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 (143 zł) | 137 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (241 zł) | 299 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (236 zł) | 496 zł | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Shah Alam | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 (154,281 zł) | 85,392 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.21 (2.16 zł) | 7 zł | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (138 zł) | 108 zł | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (15 zł) | 35 zł | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Shah Alam | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (35 zł) | 48 zł | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (65 zł) | 142 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM13 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (5.64 zł) | 9 zł | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (27 zł) | 40 zł | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Shah Alam | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (67 zł) | 78 zł | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (28 zł) | 45 zł | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (201 zł) | 195 zł | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (195 zł) | 150 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (52 zł) | 25 zł | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (34 zł) | 12 zł | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,934 (1,891 zł) | 2,013 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.18 (0.18 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (138 zł) | 132 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 133 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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