Cost of living in Puli Khumri is 40% lower than in Shah Alam (without rent).
Rent in Puli Khumri is 26% cheaper than in Shah Alam.
Cost of living including rent in Puli Khumri is 33% lower than in Shah Alam.
Food in Puli Khumri is 39% cheaper than in Shah Alam.
Transport in Puli Khumri is 38% cheaper than in Shah Alam.
| Puli Khumri | Shah Alam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Puli Khumri | Shah Alam | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.42 $ | 2.71 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.4 $ | 21.8 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.73 $ | 4.29 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.3 $ | 5.42 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.29 $ | 3.11 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 0.69 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 1.75 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.89 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.29 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.58 $ | 1.87 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.84 $ | 13.6 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 5.06 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.04 $ | 12 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 2.69 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.6 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 2.58 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 1.01 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.34 $ | 1.4 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.33 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.01 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.26 $ | 18.3 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 2.47 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 1.96 $ | 4.15 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.48 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18 $ | 24 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 0.51 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.21 $ | 4.77 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.2 $ | 16.2 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.36 $ | 4.67 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.83 $ | 3.93 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 1.56 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.49 $ | 1.39 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 53.1 $ | 30.4 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 82.9 $ | 47.1 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 102 $ | 30.2 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 69.7 $ | 236 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 121 $ | 352 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 113 $ | 318 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 240 $ | 478 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 416 $ | 1,693 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 214 $ | 1,361 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 205 $ | 1,226 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.26 % | 4.15 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.7 $ | 36.7 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.91 $ | 3.59 $ | 
| Haircut | 2.9 $ | 5.61 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 44.5 $ | 62.8 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 14.5 $ | 49.7 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 39.3 $ | 219 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,352 $ | 5,478 $ |