Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs San Francisco, California, United States
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 67% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 ($2.90) | $18 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 ($3.56) | $9 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 ($1.92) | $5.20 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 ($1.55) | $1.16 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 ($1.50) | $5.18 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 ($0.98) | $4.92 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 ($2.34) | $4.15 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 ($0.94) | $2.18 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 ($2.11) | $5.54 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 ($19) | $18 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 ($1.03) | $2.51 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 ($0.66) | $3.82 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 75% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 ($570) | $3,960 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 ($392) | $3,733 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM235 ($58) | $128 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,751 ($432) | $2,873 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,300 ($321) | $2,430 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM1,134 ($280) | $101 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 ($34) | $48 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 ($394) | $518 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 ($103) | $139 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 ($4.65) | $11 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 ($4.07) | $42 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 ($50) | $62 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 ($36) | $46 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 ($61) | $105 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 ($60) | $171 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 ($38,909) | $23,115 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 ($0.54) | $0.95 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 ($42) | $92 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 ($3.78) | $19 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 61% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 ($6) | $9 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 ($16) | $132 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 ($4.28) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 ($2.65) | $4.80 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 ($4.01) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 ($1.58) | $4.63 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 ($1.42) | $2.49 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 ($7) | $32 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 ($17) | $61 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 ($7) | $31 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 ($51) | $263 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 ($49) | $109 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 ($13) | $15 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 ($3.54) | $5.19 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 ($9) | $8 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,955 ($482) | $405 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 ($35) | $111 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 ($3.84) | $11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 481 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 61% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $13,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $5,113 (RM20,730) in Shah Alam.
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