Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 154 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 91 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 47 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 18 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 34 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 17 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 57 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 36 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 18 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 204 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 14 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 62% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 (Mex$ 12,526) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 (Mex$ 8,611) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM235 (Mex$ 1,275) | Mex$ 901 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,751 (Mex$ 9,496) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,300 (Mex$ 7,052) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM1,134 (Mex$ 6,151) | Mex$ 647 | + 850% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 351 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 (Mex$ 8,668) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 (Mex$ 2,271) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 89 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 58 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 33% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (Mex$ 1,093) | Mex$ 786 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 (Mex$ 791) | Mex$ 560 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (Mex$ 1,337) | Mex$ 1,394 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (Mex$ 1,311) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 86% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 (Mex$ 855,721) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 456 | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 272 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 49% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 94 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 114 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 471 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 63 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 43 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 33 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 21 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 78 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 58% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 291 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 103 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (Mex$ 1,118) | Mex$ 496 | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (Mex$ 1,080) | Mex$ 517 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 89 | + 221% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 43 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 30 | + 516% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,955 (Mex$ 10,603) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.75 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 428 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM15 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 47 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 279 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 52% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 71,659 (RM13,211) in Shah Alam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 47,000 in Mazatlán.
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