Cost of living in Cimahi, Indonesia vs Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cimahi (Indonesia) is 17% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 35,000 (RM10) | RM21 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 35,378 (RM10) | RM16 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 19,500 (RM5.54) | RM7 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | RM7 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | RM7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | RM4.87 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | RM24 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | RM8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RM4.55 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | RM11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | RM64 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 8,000 (RM2.27) | RM3.38 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | RM3.96 | - | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Cimahi (Indonesia) is 4% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | RM2,899 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 1,016,500 (RM289) | RM1,831 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | RM303 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | RM2,385 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | RM1,485 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | RM158 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | RM127 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | RM1,309 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | RM456 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | RM18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cimahi (Indonesia) is 10% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | RM239 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 500,000 (RM142) | RM129 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,500,000 (RM426) | RM279 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | RM292 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Cimahi (Indonesia) is about the same as in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RM160,496 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,900 (RM2.53) | RM1.98 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | RM95 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | RM17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Cimahi (Indonesia) is 9% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | RM14 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | RM22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM60 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | RM23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 20,000 (RM5.68) | RM12 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | RM15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | RM4.69 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM6 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | RM38 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Cimahi (Indonesia) is 4% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | RM75 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | RM33 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM273 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | RM152 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | RM35 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | RM15 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | RM18 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM2,097 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 500 (RM0.14) | RM0.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | RM184 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | RM17 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 79 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RM8,100 in Petaling Jaya you would need to make just about RM7,754 (Rp 27,301,204) in Cimahi.
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