- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Klang
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Klang, Malaysia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Klang (Malaysia) is 1% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 134 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 91 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 52 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 17 | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | RM5.25 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 31 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 15 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM8 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 58 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 38 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.00 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 15 | + 244% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM103 (Mex$ 491) | Mex$ 177 | + 178% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.08 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 22 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.10 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 24% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Klang (Malaysia) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,674 (Mex$ 7,962) | Mex$ 15,772 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,200 (Mex$ 5,706) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM143 (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,650 (Mex$ 12,601) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,250 (Mex$ 5,944) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM1,250 (Mex$ 5,944) | Mex$ 620 | + 858% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM157 (Mex$ 744) | Mex$ 432 | + 72% | |
40” flat screen TV | RM2,200 (Mex$ 10,461) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM680 (Mex$ 3,234) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM12 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 36 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 63 | + 136% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Klang (Malaysia) is 48% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM240 (Mex$ 1,141) | Mex$ 787 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM175 (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 523 | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (Mex$ 1,427) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM333 (Mex$ 1,581) | Mex$ 934 | + 69% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Klang (Malaysia) is 23% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM166,583 (Mex$ 792,130) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 186% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.29 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM60 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 543 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Klang (Malaysia) is 29% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 65 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM80 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 225 | + 69% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM55 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 378 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM12 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 66 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 39 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 50 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM20 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 101 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Klang (Malaysia) is 39% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM66 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 277 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 131 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM78 (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 734 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM126 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 722 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM103 (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 77 | + 532% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 47 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM21 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 31 | + 216% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM4,900 (Mex$ 23,300) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 111% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.14 (Mex$ 0.64) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (Mex$ 856) | Mex$ 647 | + 32% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM15 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 47 | + 56% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Klang (Malaysia) is 23% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 52,898
(RM11,124)
in Klang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 43,000
in Zapopan.
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