Cost of Living in Shah Alam
Summary of cost of living in Shah Alam, Malaysia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,227.1$ (8,702.5RM), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 610.1$ (2,383.8RM), excluding rent.
- Shah Alam is 54.9% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Shah Alam is, on average, 87.1% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.75 RM | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 RM | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 17.00 RM | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 14.00 RM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 18.00 RM | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 11.83 RM | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.95 RM | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.63 RM | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.40 RM | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.99 RM | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.47 RM | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 9.34 RM | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 27.22 RM | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.43 RM | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 20.75 RM | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.34 RM | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.20 RM | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.80 RM | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.69 RM | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.27 RM | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 4.19 RM | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 8.00 RM | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.30 RM | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 76.50 RM | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 8.00 RM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 18.00 RM | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.40 RM | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 RM | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 RM | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 RM | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 7.24 RM | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 RM | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.19 RM | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 170,560.00 RM | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 140,896.00 RM | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 268.85 RM | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 59.40 RM | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 128.50 RM | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 162.50 RM | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.00 RM | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 26.50 RM | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 675.00 RM | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 18,666.67 RM | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 234.00 RM | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 162.50 RM | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 271.80 RM | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 287.50 RM | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,390.00 RM | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,275.00 RM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,300.00 RM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,250.00 RM | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 566.66 RM | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 450.00 RM | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,069.80 RM | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.20 | |
Prices in Shah Alam
This city had 13 entries in the past 12 months by 3 different contributors.
Last update: 17 December 2025
Last update: 17 December 2025
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| Cost of Living in Petaling Jaya | 16.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Subang Jaya | 19.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur | 24.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuala Selangor | 36.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gombak | 37.20 miles |
| Cost of Living in Selangor | 45.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bentong | 59.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seremban | 59.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Teluk Intan | 102.21 miles |
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