- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Taiping
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiping, Malaysia compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiping (Malaysia) is 4% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (954 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (940 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (626 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.00 (447 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM2.00 (179 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM1.00 (89 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM6.00 (537 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM5.00 (447 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM2.00 (179 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (693 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM42 (3,758 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM2.00 (179 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM1.00 (89 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Taiping (Malaysia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,220 (109,144 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM625 (55,923 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM198 (17,716 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM850 (76,055 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM500 (44,738 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM125 (11,185 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM99 (8,858 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM775 (69,344 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM443 (39,593 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (2,237 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (1,074 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Taiping (Malaysia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM160 (14,316 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM137 (12,258 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM122 (10,871 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM207 (18,477 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Taiping (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM12,250 (1,096,090 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.17 (194 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM23 (2,058 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Taiping (Malaysia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM2.00 (179 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,074 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM2.00 (179 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM1.00 (89 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM2.00 (179 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM16 (1,432 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Taiping (Malaysia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM60 (5,369 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (2,684 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM70 (6,263 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM25 (2,237 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM7 (649 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (1,275 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM2.00 (179 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM75 (6,711 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (1,275 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2017.
Exchange rate:
89.477
NGN
/
MYR
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Cost of living in Taiping (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
297,000 ₦
in Zaria
you would need to make just about 249,676 ₦
(RM2,790)
in Taiping.
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