Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (860 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (1,054 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (570 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (459 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (444 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (291 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (1,901 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (693 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (278 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (626 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (5,738 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 270% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 (306 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 (196 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 58% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 (168,570 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 (115,882 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM235 (17,158 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,751 (127,797 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,300 (94,905 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM1,134 (82,782 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 (9,940 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 (116,654 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 (30,563 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (1,377 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (1,203 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (14,710 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 (10,642 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (17,996 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (17,641 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 45% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 (11,515,783 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (160 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (12,324 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (1,119 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 (1,922 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (2,637 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (4,866 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (1,265 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (783 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (1,188 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (469 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (421 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (2,186 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 33% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (5,021 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (2,190 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (15,040 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (14,538 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (3,848 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 215% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,048 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (2,527 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 499% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,955 (142,693 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 30 Ft | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (10,274 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (1,135 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 95 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 35% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 565,243 Ft (RM7,743) in Shah Alam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 420,000 Ft in Pécs.
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