Cost of living in Shah Alam is 41% higher than in Osh (without rent).
Rent in Shah Alam is 4% more expensive than in Osh.
Cost of living including rent in Shah Alam is 21% higher than in Osh.
Food in Shah Alam is 31% more expensive than in Osh.
Transport in Shah Alam is 152% more expensive than in Osh.
| Shah Alam | Osh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shah Alam | Osh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.71 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.8 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.29 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.42 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.11 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 0.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.75 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.87 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 7.88 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.06 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.3 $ | 7.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.15 $ | 1.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.48 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.77 $ | 1.54 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.2 $ | 13 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.67 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.93 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.39 $ | 1.24 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.4 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.1 $ | 37.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.2 $ | 14.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 236 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 352 $ | 349 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 318 $ | 375 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 478 $ | 566 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,693 $ | 709 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,361 $ | 882 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,226 $ | 153 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.15 % | 19.91 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.7 $ | 29.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.59 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Haircut | 5.61 $ | 3.22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.8 $ | 59.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.7 $ | 17.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 219 $ | 232 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,478 $ | 3,325 $ |