- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Klang
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Klang, Malaysia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Klang (Malaysia) is 2% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM12 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 119 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 91 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 52 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 17 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.40 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 31 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.00 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 15 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM8 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 58 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 38 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.00 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 16 | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM103 (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 176 | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.06 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 22 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.10 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Klang (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,895 (Mex$ 8,822) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,200 (Mex$ 5,585) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM143 (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,650 (Mex$ 12,334) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,250 (Mex$ 5,818) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM1,250 (Mex$ 5,818) | Mex$ 620 | + 838% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM157 (Mex$ 728) | Mex$ 432 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,200 (Mex$ 10,240) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM680 (Mex$ 3,165) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM12 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 72 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 75 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Klang (Malaysia) is 45% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM240 (Mex$ 1,117) | Mex$ 787 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM175 (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 523 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 (Mex$ 1,396) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM333 (Mex$ 1,548) | Mex$ 934 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Klang (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM166,583 (Mex$ 775,365) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.29 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM60 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 543 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Klang (Malaysia) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 65 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM80 (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 225 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM55 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 436 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM12 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 66 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 39 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 50 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 23 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM20 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 101 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Klang (Malaysia) is 31% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM66 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 282 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 140 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM78 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 734 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM126 (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 722 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM103 (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 79 | + 506% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 47 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM21 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 34 | + 186% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM4,900 (Mex$ 22,807) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.14 (Mex$ 0.63) | Mex$ 2.93 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (Mex$ 838) | Mex$ 641 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM15 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 47 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 385 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Klang (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 67,578
(RM14,519)
in Klang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 57,000
in Zapopan.
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