Cost of living in Klang (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Klang (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Klang | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (1,565 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM11 (1,465 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (866 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (824 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | RM5.38 (691 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (642 Franc) | 806 Franc | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM8 (984 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (1,240 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.00 (642 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (1,411 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 136% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM103 (13,258 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.06 (393 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.10 (398 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 41% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Klang (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Klang | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM1,895 (243,181 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,200 (153,968 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM143 (18,284 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,650 (340,013 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,250 (160,383 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM1,250 (160,383 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 238% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM157 (20,080 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM2,200 (282,275 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM680 (87,249 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM12 (1,591 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (4,010 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Klang (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM240 (30,794 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM175 (22,454 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (38,492 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM333 (42,662 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Klang (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM164,465 (21,101,963 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.29 (293 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM45 (5,774 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 5,549 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Klang (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Klang | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (2,245 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM80 (10,265 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM55 (7,057 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM12 (1,497 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,484 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (2,046 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (1,155 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 (545 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM20 (2,566 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Klang (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Klang | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM66 (8,500 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (3,635 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (12,831 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM126 (16,199 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM103 (13,151 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 130% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (1,668 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM21 (2,652 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 145% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,900 (628,703 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.14 (17 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (23,095 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM15 (1,957 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 126% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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