- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Kampung Baru Subang
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kampung Baru Subang, Malaysia compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (1,651 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (1,190 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM5.00 (460 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM13 (1,221 ₦) | 710 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM4.20 (387 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 987 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM12 (1,105 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (737 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM8 (737 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM7 (645 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,809 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.17 (384 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.83 (352 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,610 (240,396 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,879 (173,044 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM270 (24,888 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 229,092 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 114,731 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 20,667 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM143 (13,132 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (276,298 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 26,412 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 922 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,256 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 97% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM450 (41,445 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 453% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM209 (19,258 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM384 (35,328 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM120 (11,052 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 51% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,444 (13,763,676 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.85 (170 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM127 (11,666 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM60 (5,526 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 417% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,310 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,766 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM15 (1,381 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 683 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 981 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 388 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 284 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,085 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM83 (7,678 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM23 (2,093 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (9,210 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM200 (18,420 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM20 (1,842 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,167 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 (737 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.18 (16 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM194 (17,882 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM10 (921 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 261 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,851,014 ₦
(RM20,098)
in Kampung Baru Subang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,750,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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