Cost of living in Jammu, India vs Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jammu (India) is 37% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨254 (RM14) | RM21 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨312 (RM17) | RM16 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨147 (RM8) | RM7 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (RM2.82) | RM7 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨64 (RM3.49) | RM7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (RM2.02) | RM4.87 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨115 (RM6) | RM24 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨81 (RM4.40) | RM8 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (RM1.34) | RM4.55 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨109 (RM5.96) | RM11 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨826 (RM45) | RM64 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (RM4.24) | RM3.38 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (RM1.32) | RM3.96 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Jammu (India) is 46% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,464 (RM1,008) | RM2,899 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,896 (RM704) | RM1,831 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,356 (RM183) | RM303 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨9,717 (RM531) | RM2,385 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,335 (RM455) | RM1,485 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,630 (RM253) | RM158 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (RM32) | RM127 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨35,863 (RM1,959) | RM1,309 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,449 (RM571) | RM456 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨329 (RM18) | RM18 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,403 (RM77) | RM25 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Jammu (India) is 10% more expensive than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,804 (RM153) | RM239 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,536 (RM193) | RM129 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,552 (RM249) | RM279 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,091 (RM169) | RM292 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Jammu (India) is 41% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨748,133 (RM40,857) | RM160,496 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (RM3.94) | RM1.98 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,340 (RM73) | RM95 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨311 (RM17) | RM17 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Jammu (India) is 6% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (RM5.48) | RM14 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨260 (RM14) | RM22 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (RM27) | RM60 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨220 (RM12) | RM23 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (RM13) | RM12 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨245 (RM13) | RM15 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨202 (RM11) | RM4.69 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨92 (RM5.00) | RM6 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨246 (RM13) | RM38 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jammu (India) is 12% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,084 (RM114) | RM75 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨414 (RM23) | RM33 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,203 (RM66) | RM273 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,555 (RM140) | RM152 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨471 (RM26) | RM35 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨175 (RM10) | RM15 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨186 (RM10) | RM18 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM2,097 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (RM0.51) | RM0.34 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,502 (RM82) | RM184 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨286 (RM16) | RM17 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 187 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RM8,900 in Petaling Jaya you would need to make just about RM6,024 (₨110,298) in Jammu.
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