Cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (€2.41) | €13 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM14 (€2.95) | €8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.59) | €4.33 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.29) | €1.37 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (€1.24) | €4.20 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (€0.81) | €1.87 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (€5.32) | €5.74 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.94) | €1.70 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.80 (€0.78) | €1.39 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (€1.75) | €1.38 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (€16) | €7 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.19 (€0.86) | €2.27 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.68 (€0.55) | €1.03 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,309 (€472) | €965 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,587 (€324) | €672 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM235 (€48) | €178 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,751 (€358) | €630 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,300 (€266) | €483 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM1,134 (€232) | €100 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM136 (€28) | €24 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,598 (€326) | €431 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM419 (€86) | €122 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.85) | €4.99 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (€3.37) | €9 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (€41) | €94 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM146 (€30) | €35 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM247 (€50) | €91 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM242 (€49) | €130 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,755 (€32,230) | €20,723 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (€0.45) | €1.45 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (€34) | €34 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM15 (€3.13) | €20 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM26 (€5.38) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM36 (€7) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (€14) | €99 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (€3.54) | €5.45 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.19) | €3.61 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (€3.32) | €3.88 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (€1.31) | €1.61 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (€1.18) | €2.34 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (€6) | €19 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM69 (€14) | €39 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (€6) | €16 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (€42) | €94 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM199 (€41) | €58 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM53 (€11) | €7 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.93) | €1.45 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM35 (€7) | €4.61 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,955 (€399) | €447 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM141 (€29) | €48 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (€3.18) | €5.29 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 99 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shah Alam (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,700 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,848 (RM9,044) in Shah Alam.
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