Cost of living in Shah Alam
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.95
MYR13.20
|
$2.04
-
$4.54
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.41
MYR15.23
|
$3.41
-
$4.54
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.69
MYR3.09
|
$0.45
-
$1.14
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.43
MYR1.90
|
$0.27
-
$0.57
|
Shah Alam - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.96
MYR4.27
|
$0.68
-
$2.27
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.81
MYR30.46
|
$3.41
-
$11.36
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.33
MYR28.29
|
$4.30
-
$8.60
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.97
MYR8.81
|
$1.12
-
$3.41
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.43
MYR10.88
|
$0.71
-
$3.09
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.24
MYR5.57
|
$0.52
-
$2.06
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.66
MYR2.96
|
$0.41
-
$0.82
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.10
MYR4.91
|
$0.52
-
$2.58
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.54
MYR2.41
|
$0.41
-
$2.06
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.45
MYR2.02
|
$0.21
-
$0.82
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.59
MYR2.66
|
$0.21
-
$1.55
|
Shah Alam - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.76
MYR7.88
|
$1.76
-
$1.85
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$18.17
MYR81.24
|
$11.36
-
$22.71
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,958.60
MYR169,693.91
|
$27,257.24
-
$38,438.49
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.97
MYR22.24
|
$2.50
-
$10.22
|
Shah Alam - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$26.94
MYR120.43
|
$18.17
-
$35.21
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$322.54
MYR1,441.93
|
$227.14
-
$454.29
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$238.50
MYR1,066.22
|
$159.00
-
$408.86
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$34.66
MYR154.94
|
$17.37
-
$55.37
|
Shah Alam - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$209.30
MYR935.66
|
$113.57
-
$318.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,195.91
MYR23,228.32
|
$3,407.16
-
$9,085.75
|
Shah Alam - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.98
MYR17.77
|
$1.82
-
$5.68
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.69
MYR12.02
|
$1.82
-
$4.09
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.08
MYR18.23
|
$3.95
-
$4.32
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$39.75
MYR177.70
|
$22.71
-
$56.79
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.41
MYR15.23
|
$2.73
-
$6.81
|
Shah Alam - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.05
MYR210.34
|
$22.71
-
$90.86
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$36.34
MYR162.47
|
$14.76
-
$68.14
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$53.54
MYR239.36
|
$40.89
-
$90.86
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$56.50
MYR252.59
|
$22.71
-
$68.14
|
Shah Alam - Cost of clothing
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