- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Senegal
- Petaling Jaya
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia vs Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 24% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (2,424 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (1,981 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (1,156 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (870 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (894 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.48 (625 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (3,646 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (1,145 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.96 (693 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (1,360 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (7,903 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.82 (534 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.40 (475 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,742 (522,478 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,856 (259,168 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM341 (47,599 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,381 (332,392 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,358 (189,608 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM167 (23,265 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM134 (18,672 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,547 (216,025 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM477 (66,601 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM17 (2,335 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (4,741 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM220 (30,748 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM115 (16,096 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM303 (42,343 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM249 (34,817 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,753 (22,583,606 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (305 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM130 (18,168 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (2,272 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (2,396 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM39 (5,397 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (9,388 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (3,203 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,658 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (1,850 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.73 (660 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.30 (739 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (5,508 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM83 (11,538 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM28 (3,912 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM199 (27,739 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM152 (21,154 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (3,906 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (2,017 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM21 (2,945 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 195% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,150 (300,223 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.34 (48 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM181 (25,260 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (2,387 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
959,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 850,295 Franc
(RM6,090)
in Petaling Jaya.
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