- 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 (1,811 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (1,338 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (778 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (644 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (568 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (438 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (2,530 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (797 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.29 (487 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (942 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (5,221 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.60 (331 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (294 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,455 (318,364 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,682 (154,932 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM256 (23,585 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,336 (215,211 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,346 (124,021 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM167 (15,353 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM136 (12,540 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,569 (144,601 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM449 (41,371 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (1,812 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (2,666 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM251 (23,126 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (9,814 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM293 (26,953 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM202 (18,632 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 53% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,753 (14,902,945 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 (193 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM120 (11,066 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM17 (1,596 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (1,032 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (1,843 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM58 (5,378 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM25 (2,285 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,086 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (1,272 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.95 (456 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (498 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (2,969 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 27% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (7,106 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (2,805 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM77 (7,081 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM154 (14,217 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (2,590 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,291 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (1,877 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 284% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,335 (215,136 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.00 (92 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (16,585 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (1,566 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 358% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 550 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 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 1,687,123 ₦
(RM18,312)
in Petaling Jaya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,590,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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