- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Senegal
- Petaling Jaya
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (2,709 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (2,001 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (1,164 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (963 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (849 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (655 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (3,784 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (1,193 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.29 (728 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (1,410 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (7,809 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.60 (496 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (440 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,455 (476,207 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,682 (231,747 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM256 (35,278 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,336 (321,911 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,346 (185,509 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM167 (22,965 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM136 (18,758 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,569 (216,293 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM449 (61,883 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (2,710 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (3,988 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM251 (34,591 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (14,680 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM293 (40,316 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM202 (27,869 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 (22,291,734 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 (289 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM120 (16,553 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM17 (2,387 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (1,543 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (2,756 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM58 (8,044 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM25 (3,418 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,624 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (1,903 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.95 (682 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (745 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (4,441 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 11% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (10,629 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (4,196 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM77 (10,592 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM154 (21,266 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (3,875 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,931 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (2,808 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 181% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,335 (321,798 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.00 (138 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (24,808 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (2,343 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 309 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
972,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 846,459 Franc
(RM6,142)
in Petaling Jaya.
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