- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Petaling Jaya
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (1,762 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (1,301 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (757 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (626 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (552 ₦) | 600 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (426 ₦) | 871 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (2,461 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (776 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.29 (474 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (917 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (5,078 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.60 (322 ₦) | 490 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (286 ₦) | 412 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,455 (309,649 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,682 (150,691 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM256 (22,939 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,336 (209,320 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,346 (120,626 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM167 (14,932 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM136 (12,197 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,569 (140,642 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM449 (40,239 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (1,762 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (2,593 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM251 (22,493 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (9,546 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM293 (26,215 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM202 (18,121 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 49% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,753 (14,494,976 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 (188 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM120 (10,764 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM17 (1,552 ₦) | 2,801 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (1,003 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (1,792 ₦) | 2,579 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM58 (5,231 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM25 (2,222 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,056 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (1,237 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.95 (444 ₦) | 344 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (484 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (2,888 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 34% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (6,911 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (2,728 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM77 (6,887 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM154 (13,828 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (2,520 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,255 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (1,826 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 255% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,335 (209,246 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.00 (90 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 348% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (16,131 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (1,523 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 306% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 552 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,835,855 ₦
(RM20,487)
in Petaling Jaya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,730,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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