Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (£2.08) | £10 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (£2.54) | £6 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (£1.38) | £3.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (£1.11) | £1.01 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (£1.07) | £2.86 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (£0.70) | £1.28 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (£4.59) | £5.47 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (£1.67) | £1.94 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (£0.67) | £0.85 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (£1.51) | £1.71 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (£14) | £8 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 (£0.74) | £1.78 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 (£0.47) | £0.90 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 55% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 (£407) | £1,801 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 (£280) | £1,197 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM235 (£41) | £138 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,751 (£309) | £981 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,300 (£229) | £609 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM1,134 (£200) | £131 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 (£24) | £17 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 (£282) | £331 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 (£74) | £66 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (£3.33) | £5.73 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (£2.91) | £11 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (£36) | £81 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 (£26) | £29 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (£43) | £67 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (£43) | £63 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 (£27,813) | £17,216 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (£0.39) | £1.21 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (£30) | £52 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (£2.70) | £13 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 (£4.64) | £3.90 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (£6) | £7 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (£12) | £80 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (£3.06) | £3.07 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (£1.89) | £1.41 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (£2.87) | £3.30 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (£1.13) | £1.51 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (£1.02) | £1.20 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (£5.28) | £12 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (£12) | £32 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (£5.29) | £23 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (£36) | £89 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (£35) | £51 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (£9) | £7 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (£2.53) | £3.62 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (£6) | £4.40 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,955 (£345) | £401 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (£25) | £27 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (£2.74) | £9 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 68 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,800 in Southampton you would need to make just about £3,347 (RM18,987) in Shah Alam.
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