- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Klang
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Klang, Malaysia vs Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 86% | |||
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Food in Klang (Malaysia) is 86% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (1,080 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (1,010 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (597 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (570 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 72% | |
12 eggs, large | RM5.40 (478 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (443 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM8 (679 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (856 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.00 (443 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (974 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM103 (9,146 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 205% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.06 (271 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.10 (274 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 73% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Klang (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,895 (167,747 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,200 (106,208 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM143 (12,612 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,650 (234,542 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,250 (110,633 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM1,250 (110,633 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM157 (13,851 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 177% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM2,200 (194,714 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM680 (60,184 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 201% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM12 (1,097 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (2,766 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 177% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Klang (Malaysia) is 27% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM240 (21,242 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 112% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM175 (15,489 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (26,552 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 431% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM333 (29,428 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 18% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Klang (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM166,583 (14,743,646 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.29 (202 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM60 (5,310 ₦) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 48,867 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Klang (Malaysia) is 46% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (1,549 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM80 (7,081 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 42% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM55 (4,868 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM12 (1,033 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,023 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (1,412 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (797 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 (376 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM20 (1,770 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 77% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Klang (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM66 (5,864 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (2,508 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM78 (6,859 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM126 (11,174 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM103 (9,072 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 202% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (1,151 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM21 (1,829 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 82% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM4,900 (433,681 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.14 (12 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (15,931 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 219% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM15 (1,350 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 170% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Klang (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
520,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 224,165 ₦
(RM2,533)
in Klang.
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