- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Taiping
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiping, Malaysia compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Taiping (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (982 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (967 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (645 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.00 (460 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | RM2.00 (184 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM1.00 (92 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM6.00 (553 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM5.00 (460 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM2.00 (184 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (714 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM42 (3,868 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM2.00 (184 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM1.00 (92 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Taiping (Malaysia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,220 (112,343 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM625 (57,562 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM198 (18,236 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM850 (78,284 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM500 (46,050 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM125 (11,512 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM99 (9,118 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | RM775 (71,377 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM443 (40,754 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (2,302 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (1,105 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Taiping (Malaysia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM160 (14,736 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM137 (12,618 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM122 (11,190 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM207 (19,018 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Taiping (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM12,250 (1,128,215 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.17 (200 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM23 (2,118 ₦) | 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 (184 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,105 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM2.00 (184 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM1.00 (92 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM2.00 (184 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM16 (1,474 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Taiping (Malaysia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM60 (5,526 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (2,763 ₦) | - | - | |
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 (6,447 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM25 (2,302 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM7 (668 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (1,312 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM2.00 (184 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM75 (6,907 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (1,312 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on September 12, 2017.
Exchange rate:
92.099
NGN
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Cost of living in Taiping (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
330,000 ₦
in Zaria
you would need to make just about 282,537 ₦
(RM3,068)
in Taiping.
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