Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (€2.39) | €9 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (€2.93) | €5.45 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.58) | €3.75 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.28) | €1.23 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (€1.23) | €3.25 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (€0.81) | €1.35 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (€5.28) | €4.12 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.93) | €1.36 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (€0.77) | €0.68 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (€1.74) | €1.14 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (€16) | €8 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 (€0.85) | €2.02 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 (€0.54) | €0.90 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 (€469) | €426 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 (€322) | €302 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM235 (€48) | €122 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,751 (€355) | €316 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,300 (€264) | €245 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM1,134 (€230) | €94 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 (€28) | €21 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 (€324) | €351 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 (€85) | €71 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.83) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (€3.34) | €5.67 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (€41) | €83 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 (€30) | €40 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (€50) | €70 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (€49) | €71 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 (€32,011) | €23,202 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (€0.45) | €1.57 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (€34) | €39 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (€3.11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 (€5.34) | €3.23 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (€7) | €5.59 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (€14) | €32 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (€3.52) | €3.88 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.18) | €3.80 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (€3.30) | €3.50 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (€1.30) | €1.53 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (€1.17) | €1.83 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (€14) | €22 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (€6) | €15 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (€42) | €38 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (€40) | €46 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (€11) | €7 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.91) | €3.40 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (€7) | €3.22 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,955 (€397) | €792 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (€29) | €38 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (€3.16) | €4.08 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,096 (RM5,400) in Shah Alam.
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