- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Klang
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Klang, Malaysia and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 0% | |||
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| Food in Klang (Malaysia) is 0% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 179 | 67% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 91 | 45% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 37 | 15% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 17 | 78% |
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12 eggs, large | RM5.26 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 36 | 30% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 13 | 86% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM4.50 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 50 | 57% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM5.00 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 31 | 25% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 26 | 26% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM16 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 12 | 495% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM100 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 180 | 163% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.79 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | 4% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.94 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | 26% |
| Housing | 2% | |||
| Housing in Klang (Malaysia) is 2% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,480 (Mex$ 7,026) | Mex$ 9,857 | 29% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 7,000 | - |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM135 (Mex$ 639) | Mex$ 1,117 | 43% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,533 | - |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,353 | - |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 438 | - |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM171 (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 627 | 29% |
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40” flat screen TV | RM2,425 (Mex$ 11,515) | Mex$ 10,600 | 9% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,750 | - |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 23 | - |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 125 | - |
| Clothes | 12% | |||
| Clothes in Klang (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM200 (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 721 | 32% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM80 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 571 | 33% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (Mex$ 1,324) | Mex$ 1,437 | 8% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM241 (Mex$ 1,144) | Mex$ 791 | 45% |
| Transportation | 42% | |||
| Transportation in Klang (Malaysia) is 42% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM232,631 (Mex$ 1,104,585) | Mex$ 256,667 | 330% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.21 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 15 | 30% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | RM30 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 536 | 73% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Klang (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM10 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 101 | 53% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 323 | - |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 144 | - |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM12 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 58 | 4% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 35 | 37% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 54 | 13% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | RM12 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 24 | 142% |
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Tube of toothpaste | RM4.00 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | 16% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM13 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 75 | 19% |
| Entertainment | 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Klang (Malaysia) is 25% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM23 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 288 | 62% |
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2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 114 | 20% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 1,175 | 60% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM80 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 700 | 46% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM5.00 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 70 | 66% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 38 | - |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM10 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 32 | 50% |
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iPod nano 16GB | RM800 (Mex$ 3,799) | Mex$ 2,132 | 78% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.12 (Mex$ 0.57) | Mex$ 3.37 | 83% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | RM200 (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 920 | 3% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM10 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 38 | 24% |
| TOTAL | 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Klang (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 19,667
(RM4,142)
in Klang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan.
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