- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Senegal
- Petaling Jaya
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (2,779 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (2,053 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (1,194 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (988 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (871 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (672 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (3,882 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (1,223 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.29 (747 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (1,446 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (8,010 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.60 (509 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (451 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 15% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,455 (488,438 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,682 (237,699 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM256 (36,184 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,336 (330,179 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,346 (190,274 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM167 (23,554 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM136 (19,239 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,569 (221,848 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM449 (63,472 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (2,779 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (4,090 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM251 (35,480 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (15,057 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM293 (41,351 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM202 (28,585 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 (22,864,264 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 (296 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM120 (16,978 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM17 (2,449 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 (1,583 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (2,827 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM58 (8,251 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM25 (3,506 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,666 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (1,952 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.95 (700 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (764 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (4,555 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (10,901 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (4,303 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM77 (10,864 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM154 (21,812 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (3,974 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,980 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (2,880 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 188% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,335 (330,063 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.00 (141 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (25,445 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (2,403 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 268 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,040,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 917,018 Franc
(RM6,487)
in Petaling Jaya.
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