Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs San Francisco, California, United States
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 68% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 ($2.70) | $19 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 ($3.69) | $9 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 ($1.89) | $5.20 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 ($1.52) | $1.16 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 ($1.47) | $5.18 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 ($0.97) | $4.92 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 ($6) | $12 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 ($2.30) | $4.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 ($0.92) | $2.18 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 ($2.08) | $5.54 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 ($19) | $18 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 ($1.01) | $2.51 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 ($0.65) | $3.82 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 77% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 ($559) | $3,960 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 ($384) | $3,733 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 ($53) | $118 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,724 ($417) | $2,997 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,330 ($322) | $2,375 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM968 ($234) | $101 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 ($33) | $49 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 ($387) | $518 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 ($101) | $139 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 ($4.57) | $11 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 ($3.90) | $42 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 ($49) | $60 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 ($35) | $42 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 ($60) | $105 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 ($59) | $171 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 ($38,193) | $23,327 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 ($0.53) | $0.94 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 ($41) | $92 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 ($3.71) | $19 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 62% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 ($6) | $9 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 ($9) | $12 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 ($16) | $132 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 ($4.20) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 ($2.60) | $4.80 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 ($3.94) | $8 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 ($1.55) | $4.63 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 ($1.40) | $2.49 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 ($7) | $32 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 ($17) | $61 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 ($7) | $31 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 ($50) | $263 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 ($48) | $109 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 ($13) | $14 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 ($3.47) | $5.17 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 ($8) | $9 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,934 ($468) | $405 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 ($34) | $111 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 ($3.77) | $11 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 464 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 62% 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 $4,926 (RM20,345) in Shah Alam.
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