Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 180 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 100 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 50 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 17 | + 94% | |
12 eggs, large | RM6 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 28 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 35 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 100 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 97 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 40 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 30 | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 200 | + 106% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 40 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 30% | |
Housing | + 114% | |||
Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 114% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 (Mex$ 12,082) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 (Mex$ 8,306) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM235 (Mex$ 1,230) | Mex$ 300 | + 310% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,751 (Mex$ 9,160) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,300 (Mex$ 6,802) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 240% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM1,134 (Mex$ 5,933) | Mex$ 200 | + 2867% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 (Mex$ 712) | Mex$ 500 | + 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 (Mex$ 8,361) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 (Mex$ 2,191) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 119% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 180 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 200 | - 57% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 83% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (Mex$ 1,054) | Mex$ 500 | + 111% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 400 | + 91% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (Mex$ 1,290) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (Mex$ 1,264) | Mex$ 800 | + 58% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 (Mex$ 825,367) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 500 | + 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (Mex$ 80) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 100 | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 300 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 500 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 50 | + 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 75 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 70 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 40 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 80 | + 96% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 30% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 300 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 150 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (Mex$ 1,078) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (Mex$ 1,042) | Mex$ 500 | + 108% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 130 | + 112% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 50 | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 30 | + 504% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,955 (Mex$ 10,227) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 800 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (Mex$ 81) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 25% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 25,078 (RM4,793) in Shah Alam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 20,000 in Patzcuaro.
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