Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 56% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (€2.41) | €16 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (€2.95) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.60) | €5.42 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.29) | €1.03 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (€1.24) | €3.86 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (€0.81) | €2.79 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (€5.32) | €4.87 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.94) | €2.29 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (€0.78) | €1.65 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (€1.75) | €1.56 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (€16) | €7 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 (€0.86) | €2.04 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 (€0.55) | €1.34 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 (€472) | €795 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 (€324) | €612 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM235 (€48) | €138 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,751 (€358) | €557 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,300 (€266) | €431 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM1,134 (€232) | €123 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 (€28) | €36 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 (€327) | €440 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 (€86) | €109 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.86) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (€3.37) | €9 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (€41) | €81 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 (€30) | €41 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (€50) | €94 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (€49) | €97 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 (€32,243) | €23,679 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (€0.45) | €1.43 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (€35) | €36 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (€3.13) | €18 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 (€5.38) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (€14) | €27 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (€3.54) | €5.06 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.19) | €3.12 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (€3.33) | €3.14 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (€1.31) | €1.93 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (€1.18) | €2.33 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (€14) | €33 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (€42) | €73 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (€41) | €63 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (€11) | €7 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.93) | €2.42 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (€7) | €2.71 | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,955 (€400) | €466 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (€29) | €33 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (€3.18) | €6 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 104 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,783 (RM8,726) in Shah Alam.
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