Cost of living in Adelaide (Australia) is 79% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 137% | |||
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| Food in Adelaide (Australia) is 137% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$29 (RM87) | RM18 | + 375% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (RM45) | RM13 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (RM21) | RM5.00 | + 314% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.05 (RM6) | RM14 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (RM20) | RM4.20 | + 366% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$8 (RM23) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$12 (RM37) | RM12 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.12 (RM15) | RM8 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.30 (RM10) | RM8 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (RM21) | RM7 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (RM60) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.59 (RM11) | RM4.30 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (RM8) | RM3.72 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Adelaide (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,779 (RM11,417) | RM2,812 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,395 (RM7,237) | RM1,744 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$195 (RM590) | RM284 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,528 (RM10,658) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,526 (RM4,611) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$140 (RM423) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$87 (RM263) | RM149 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$506 (RM1,527) | RM3,000 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$233 (RM704) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (RM28) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$50 (RM152) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Adelaide (Australia) is 46% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$127 (RM385) | RM450 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$108 (RM326) | RM204 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$191 (RM577) | RM402 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$238 (RM720) | RM120 | + 500% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Adelaide (Australia) is 64% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,126 (RM100,084) | RM149,444 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.98 (RM5.99) | RM1.85 | + 224% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$101 (RM305) | RM112 | + 172% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$26 (RM77) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Adelaide (Australia) is 9% cheaper than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (RM25) | RM60 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (RM60) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (RM213) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (RM24) | RM15 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.04 (RM15) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (RM19) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.22 (RM10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$6 (RM20) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (RM85) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Adelaide (Australia) is 134% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Adelaide | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (RM183) | RM86 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$41 (RM123) | RM23 | + 426% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$216 (RM651) | RM100 | + 551% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$121 (RM366) | RM200 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (RM54) | RM20 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.94 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (RM29) | RM8 | + 268% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$972 (RM2,937) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.54 (RM1.63) | RM0.18 | + 832% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$66 (RM199) | RM193 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$38 (RM116) | RM10 | + 1058% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 177 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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