Cost of living comparison

Malaysia

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South Africa

Stellenbosch vs. Shah Alam Cost of Living Summary

Stellenbosch is 12.9% more expensive than Shah Alam.

Restaurants: pay 50.7% more in Stellenbosch
Groceries: pay 24.1% less in Stellenbosch
Transportation: pay 40.0% more in Stellenbosch
Housing: pay 72.1% more in Stellenbosch
Childcare: pay 42.5% less in Stellenbosch
Entertainment and Sports: pay 21.9% less in Stellenbosch
Clothing: pay 16.1% more in Stellenbosch

The cost of housing, restaurants, transportation, and clothing in Stellenbosch are more expensive than in Shah Alam. Expenses including childcare, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Stellenbosch.

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Stellenbosch vs. Shah Alam Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Stellenbosch instead of Shah Alam, you would:

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pay 50.7% more for restaurants

	Shah Alam	Stellenbosch
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.55 MYR14.56	$7.74 ZAR127.27	+117.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.27 MYR17.47	$4.59 ZAR75.42	+7.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.70 MYR2.86	$0.96 ZAR15.71	+36.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.41 MYR1.67	$0.57 ZAR9.43	+40.7%
Average			+50.7%

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pay 24.1% less for groceries

	Shah Alam	Stellenbosch
Bread 1 loaf	$0.99 MYR4.04	$0.78 ZAR12.90	-20.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.11 MYR29.12	$3.73 ZAR61.28	-47.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.04 MYR28.84	$4.29 ZAR70.48	-39.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.08 MYR8.52	$2.48 ZAR40.82	+19.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.20 MYR9.03	$2.15 ZAR35.28	-2.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.24 MYR5.06	$0.49 ZAR8.13	-60.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.70 MYR2.86	$0.58 ZAR9.55	-16.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.15 MYR4.70	$0.36 ZAR5.99	-68.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.65 MYR2.67	$0.63 ZAR10.41	-3.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.53 MYR2.17	$0.39 ZAR6.41	-26.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.62 MYR2.54	$0.62 ZAR10.20	+0.1%
Average			-24.1%

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pay 40.0% more for transportation

	Shah Alam	Stellenbosch
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$1.84 MYR7.53	$4.73 ZAR77.80	+157.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$15.40 MYR63.09	$8.60 ZAR141.42	-44.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$33,767.77 MYR138K	$21,788.25 ZAR358K	-35.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$5.31 MYR21.74	$9.69 ZAR159.33	+82.6%
Average			+40.0%

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pay 72.1% more for housing

	Shah Alam	Stellenbosch
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$30.45 MYR124.72	$32.49 ZAR534.24	+6.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$313.98 MYR1,286.03	$567.64 ZAR9,333.44	+80.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$274.88 MYR1,125.89	$458.70 ZAR7,542.17	+66.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$31.51 MYR129.08	$73.72 ZAR1,212.14	+133.9%
Average			+72.1%

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pay 42.5% less for childcare

	Shah Alam	Stellenbosch
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$229.86 MYR941.47	$214.06 ZAR3,519.68	-6.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,250.00 MYR25,599.38	$1,376.10 ZAR22,626.52	-78.0%
Average			-42.5%

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pay 21.9% less for entertainment and sports

	Shah Alam	Stellenbosch
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.55 MYR14.56	$2.44 ZAR40.07	-31.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.91 MYR11.93	$1.92 ZAR31.49	-34.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.27 MYR17.47	$3.01 ZAR49.50	-29.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$38.51 MYR157.72	$36.31 ZAR597.09	-5.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.28 MYR25.72	$5.73 ZAR94.28	-8.7%
Average			-21.9%

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pay 16.1% more for clothing

	Shah Alam	Stellenbosch
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$55.45 MYR227.12	$45.74 ZAR752.12	-17.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$34.52 MYR141.38	$20.07 ZAR329.97	-41.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$61.57 MYR252.19	$100.34 ZAR1,649.85	+63.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$44.55 MYR182.47	$71.67 ZAR1,178.46	+60.9%
Average			+16.1%

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