Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 183 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 100 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 48 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 64 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 39 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 244 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 27 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 14 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 31% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 (Mex$ 11,107) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 (Mex$ 7,635) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (Mex$ 1,059) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,724 (Mex$ 8,293) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,330 (Mex$ 6,399) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM968 (Mex$ 4,656) | Mex$ 770 | + 505% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 (Mex$ 655) | Mex$ 351 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 (Mex$ 7,686) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 (Mex$ 2,014) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 88 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 54 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (Mex$ 969) | Mex$ 848 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 552 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (Mex$ 1,162) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 63% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 (Mex$ 758,767) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (Mex$ 812) | Mex$ 424 | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 283 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 21% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 105 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 137 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 517 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 58 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 43 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 36 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 87 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 39% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 298 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 109 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 675 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (Mex$ 958) | Mex$ 605 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 110 | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 54 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 36 | + 362% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,934 (Mex$ 9,302) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.78 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 522 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 53 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 202 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 27% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 62,423 (RM12,978) in Shah Alam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 49,000 in Mazatlán.
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