- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Kuala Lumpur
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM9 (844 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM9 (795 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (839 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.38 (404 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (651 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.30 (396 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 (972 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (850 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.37 (402 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM5.01 (461 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM64 (5,930 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.36 (402 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.42 (222 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,284 (118,221 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,860 (171,309 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM238 (21,937 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,720 (250,485 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,446 (133,178 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM201 (18,531 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM106 (9,753 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,671 (153,828 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM460 (42,351 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (1,743 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 (2,049 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM260 (23,930 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM168 (15,433 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM288 (26,523 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM232 (21,340 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 15% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM144,237 (13,281,013 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 (181 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (5,634 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM21 (1,933 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (1,057 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM19 (1,714 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM58 (5,371 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (1,879 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,080 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (1,481 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.34 (400 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (661 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 (3,388 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (7,125 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (2,726 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM163 (15,000 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM61 (5,638 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (2,663 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (1,438 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 (708 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,109 (194,178 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (33 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM194 (17,837 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM8 (708 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,657 prices entered by 344 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
92.078
NGN
/
MYR
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
347,000 ₦
in Zaria
you would need to make just about 322,760 ₦
(RM3,505)
in Kuala Lumpur.
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