- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Seremban
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seremban, Malaysia compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seremban (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM8 (699 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (1,233 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM6 (554 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (615 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (591 ₦) | 600 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.00 (268 ₦) | 871 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (2,181 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (693 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.49 (312 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM7 (659 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (7,871 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 298% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.63 (325 ₦) | 490 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.50 (313 ₦) | 412 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Seremban (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,123 (189,948 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,201 (107,494 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM194 (17,375 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,200 (107,372 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM700 (62,634 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 20,667 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 (13,376 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,779 (159,161 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (26,798 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM16 (1,454 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM23 (2,034 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Seremban (Malaysia) is 39% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM300 (26,843 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM150 (13,422 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM223 (19,983 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM250 (22,369 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Seremban (Malaysia) is 41% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM116,636 (10,436,209 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.99 (178 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,253 ₦ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,801 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Seremban (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (716 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (2,237 ₦) | 2,579 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM30 (2,684 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 2,065 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (895 ₦) | 656 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (1,074 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 344 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (602 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (2,088 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Seremban (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM58 (5,145 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (2,326 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM28 (2,505 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM130 (11,632 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM18 (1,611 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM6 (548 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (1,521 ₦) | 515 ₦ | + 195% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM70 (6,263 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM25 (2,237 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 497% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 318 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seremban (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,640,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,433,871 ₦
(RM16,025)
in Seremban.
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