- 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 (2,770 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (2,046 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (1,190 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (985 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (868 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (670 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (3,869 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (1,219 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.29 (745 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (1,441 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (7,984 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.60 (507 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (450 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 (486,876 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,682 (236,939 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM256 (36,068 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,336 (329,123 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,346 (189,665 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM167 (23,479 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM136 (19,178 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,569 (221,138 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM449 (63,269 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (2,770 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (4,077 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM251 (35,366 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (15,009 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM293 (41,219 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM202 (28,493 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 (22,791,130 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 (295 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM120 (16,924 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM17 (2,441 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 (1,578 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM80 (11,272 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM58 (8,224 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM25 (3,494 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,661 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (1,946 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.95 (698 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (761 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (4,541 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 (10,867 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (4,290 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM77 (10,829 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM154 (21,742 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (3,962 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,974 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (2,871 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 187% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,335 (329,008 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.00 (141 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (25,364 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (2,395 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 190 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 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
960,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 843,635 Franc
(RM5,987)
in Petaling Jaya.
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