Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 342% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 342% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (RM75) | RM11 | + 599% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (RM40) | RM11 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (RM25) | RM7 | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (RM4.36) | RM5.00 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.09 (RM17) | RM2.00 | + 746% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (RM20) | RM1.00 | + 1851% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (RM31) | RM6.00 | + 417% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.24 (RM18) | RM5.00 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.86 (RM8) | RM2.00 | + 284% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.26 (RM18) | RM8 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (RM68) | RM42 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 (RM9) | RM2.00 | + 375% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (RM13) | RM1.00 | + 1201% | |
| Housing | + 649% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 649% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,780 (RM15,631) | RM1,220 | + 1181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,721 (RM11,252) | RM625 | + 1700% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $145 (RM599) | RM198 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,647 (RM10,945) | RM850 | + 1188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,863 (RM7,702) | RM500 | + 1440% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (RM438) | RM125 | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (RM229) | RM99 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (RM1,256) | RM775 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (RM1,006) | RM443 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (RM54) | RM25 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (RM97) | RM12 | + 712% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (RM245) | RM160 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (RM165) | RM137 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (RM344) | RM122 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (RM510) | RM207 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 718% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 718% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,142 (RM108,100) | RM12,250 | + 782% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (RM3.74) | RM2.15 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (RM531) | RM23 | + 2208% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (RM105) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (RM35) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (RM97) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (RM726) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (RM33) | RM2.00 | + 1558% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (RM19) | RM12 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (RM29) | RM2.00 | + 1326% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.95 (RM20) | RM1.00 | + 1948% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (RM10) | RM2.00 | + 390% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (RM126) | RM16 | + 690% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (RM262) | RM60 | + 337% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (RM138) | RM30 | + 360% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (RM1,663) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (RM558) | RM70 | + 698% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (RM74) | RM25 | + 198% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (RM22) | RM7 | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (RM34) | RM14 | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (RM1,646) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (RM2.00) | RM2.00 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (RM383) | RM75 | + 411% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (RM62) | RM14 | + 337% | |
| TOTAL | + 357% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,268 prices entered by 272 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 357% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM16,007 ($3,871) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM3,500 in Taiping.
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