- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Klang
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Klang, Malaysia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Klang (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 150 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 86 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 48 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6.00 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 18 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.26 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 15 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM4.50 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 50 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM5.00 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 36 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 14 | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM110 (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 168 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.79 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.63 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Klang (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,468 (Mex$ 6,241) | Mex$ 13,217 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM900 (Mex$ 3,827) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM125 (Mex$ 532) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 6,997 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,749 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 538 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM171 (Mex$ 726) | Mex$ 464 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,425 (Mex$ 10,312) | Mex$ 9,337 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,682 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Klang (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM200 (Mex$ 850) | Mex$ 807 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM150 (Mex$ 637) | Mex$ 543 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM241 (Mex$ 1,025) | Mex$ 917 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Klang (Malaysia) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM200,333 (Mex$ 851,877) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.12 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 14 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM30 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 453 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Klang (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM10 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 73 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 269 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 420 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM12 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 74 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 41 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 61 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM12 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 23 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM4.00 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM13 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 102 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Klang (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM23 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 282 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 126 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 767 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM80 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 783 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM5.00 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 76 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 53 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM10 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 32 | + 32% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.12 (Mex$ 0.51) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 667 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 46 | + 26% | |
| 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 286 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Klang (Malaysia) is 4% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 43,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 41,166
(RM9,681)
in Klang.
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