Cost of living in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Petaling Jaya | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (4,706 Dinar) | 16,377 Dinar | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (4,199 Dinar) | 7,976 Dinar | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (2,580 Dinar) | 7,527 Dinar | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (2,123 Dinar) | 1,756 Dinar | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | RM11 (3,163 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.12 (1,147 Dinar) | 1,089 Dinar | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM28 (7,703 Dinar) | 4,826 Dinar | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM7 (2,058 Dinar) | 1,535 Dinar | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.18 (1,442 Dinar) | 1,128 Dinar | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM14 (3,836 Dinar) | 4,126 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM69 (19,167 Dinar) | 37,005 Dinar | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.74 (1,042 Dinar) | 1,819 Dinar | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (1,002 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | - 26% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,807 (781,687 Dinar) | 436,232 Dinar | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,669 (464,739 Dinar) | 342,512 Dinar | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM503 (139,930 Dinar) | 136,232 Dinar | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,138 (595,413 Dinar) | 485,024 Dinar | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,067 (297,113 Dinar) | 327,536 Dinar | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM101 (28,103 Dinar) | 131,884 Dinar | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM122 (34,103 Dinar) | 81,014 Dinar | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,309 (364,383 Dinar) | 591,884 Dinar | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM456 (126,945 Dinar) | 292,512 Dinar | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (4,918 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM28 (7,867 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 57% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM209 (58,209 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 94% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM102 (28,370 Dinar) | 51,618 Dinar | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (77,680 Dinar) | 248,792 Dinar | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM309 (86,121 Dinar) | 118,116 Dinar | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM160,496 (44,691,202 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.95 (543 Dinar) | 321 Dinar | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM85 (23,648 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM19 (5,258 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 32% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (3,782 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM22 (6,005 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (16,672 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM23 (6,388 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 219% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (3,352 Dinar) | 625 Dinar | + 436% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (4,075 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.69 (1,305 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (1,738 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 248% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM38 (10,536 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 5% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Petaling Jaya | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (20,821 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM33 (9,116 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM273 (76,051 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 204% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM152 (42,306 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (9,836 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 97% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (4,284 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 328% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (5,071 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,097 (583,910 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.34 (96 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM184 (51,231 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 412% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (4,765 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 281% | |
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 29 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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