- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Petaling Jaya
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (1,361 ₦) | 1,974 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (1,191 ₦) | 1,987 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (680 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (602 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (590 ₦) | 742 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (404 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM30 (2,513 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (826 ₦) | 1,059 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.09 (433 ₦) | 834 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (848 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM53 (4,468 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.16 (354 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (271 ₦) | 337 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,084 (262,309 ₦) | 580,715 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,679 (142,805 ₦) | 332,451 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM187 (15,878 ₦) | 29,185 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,257 (192,001 ₦) | 268,836 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,358 (115,492 ₦) | 125,678 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM163 (13,866 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM147 (12,515 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,767 (150,337 ₦) | 119,793 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM583 (49,562 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM26 (2,202 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM26 (2,183 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM245 (20,828 ₦) | 8,677 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM101 (8,591 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (25,328 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM196 (16,693 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 144% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM163,987 (13,948,354 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 317% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.94 (165 ₦) | 123 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM110 (9,346 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM12 (1,046 ₦) | 2,678 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (978 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM30 (2,552 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM56 (4,800 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM24 (2,083 ₦) | 2,653 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (913 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (1,141 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.42 (376 ₦) | 326 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.38 (457 ₦) | 530 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM31 (2,613 ₦) | 864 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (6,417 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (2,515 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM67 (5,687 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM176 (14,961 ₦) | 18,327 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM25 (2,102 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (1,117 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (1,619 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 336% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM557 (47,377 ₦) | 56,731 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.29 (25 ₦) | 23 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM178 (15,133 ₦) | 14,734 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (1,355 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 396 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is about the same as in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,897,459 ₦
(RM22,308)
in Petaling Jaya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,890,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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