Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 36% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
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| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shah Alam (Malaysia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| RM12 (872 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| RM14 (1,068 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | 28% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| RM8 (578 Ft) | 747 Ft | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| RM6 (466 Ft) | 206 Ft | 127% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| RM6 (450 Ft) | 563 Ft | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| RM3.99 (295 Ft) | 481 Ft | 39% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| RM26 (1,927 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | 80% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| RM9 (703 Ft) | 297 Ft | 136% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| RM3.80 (281 Ft) | 170 Ft | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| RM9 (634 Ft) | 239 Ft | 166% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| RM79 (5,818 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | 275% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| RM4.19 (310 Ft) | 400 Ft | 23% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| RM2.68 (199 Ft) | 112 Ft | 77% |
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 60% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Shah Alam (Malaysia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RM2,309 (170,924 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | 28% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| RM1,587 (117,501 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | 23% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| RM235 (17,398 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | 49% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RM1,751 (129,582 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | 47% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| RM1,300 (96,230 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | 80% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| RM1,134 (83,938 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | 185% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| RM136 (10,079 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | 206% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| RM1,598 (118,284 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | 8% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM419 (30,990 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | 73% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| RM19 (1,396 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | 48% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| RM16 (1,220 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | 25% |
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is about the same as in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Shah Alam (Malaysia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| RM202 (14,915 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| RM146 (10,790 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | 17% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM247 (18,248 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| RM242 (17,888 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | 8% |
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 47% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Shah Alam (Malaysia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| RM157,755 (11,676,632 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | 116% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| RM2.20 (163 Ft) | 374 Ft | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| RM169 (12,496 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | 100% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| RM15 (1,135 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | 71% |
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 8% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Shah Alam (Malaysia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM26 (1,949 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | 12% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| RM36 (2,673 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | 26% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| RM67 (4,934 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | 35% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| RM17 (1,283 Ft) | 771 Ft | 66% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| RM11 (794 Ft) | 819 Ft | 3% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| RM16 (1,204 Ft) | 802 Ft | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| RM6 (475 Ft) | 418 Ft | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| RM5.76 (427 Ft) | 422 Ft | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| RM30 (2,216 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | 20% |
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 34% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||
| Shah Alam (Malaysia) | Pécs (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| RM69 (5,091 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| RM30 (2,221 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| RM206 (15,250 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | 105% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| RM199 (14,741 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | 103% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| RM53 (3,902 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | 219% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| RM14 (1,062 Ft) | 448 Ft | 137% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| RM35 (2,563 Ft) | 422 Ft | 507% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| RM1,955 (144,686 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | 30 Ft | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| RM141 (10,418 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | 47% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| RM16 (1,151 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | 6% |
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For example, you would need at least 500,692 Ft (RM6,765) in Shah Alam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 367,000 Ft in Pécs.