- 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 (2,750 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (1,902 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (1,153 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (886 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (895 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.58 (629 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (3,611 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (1,125 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.07 (695 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (1,334 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM58 (7,986 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.05 (555 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.57 (490 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 63% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM4,009 (549,611 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,802 (247,047 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM356 (48,770 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,417 (331,360 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,409 (193,103 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM167 (22,843 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM141 (19,274 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,693 (232,117 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM466 (63,864 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (2,609 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (3,961 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM220 (30,190 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM115 (15,804 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM303 (41,574 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM249 (34,185 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 (22,173,858 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.13 (291 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM123 (16,842 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM16 (2,231 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 (1,535 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM75 (10,281 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (9,217 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (3,145 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,628 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (1,816 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.73 (648 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.36 (734 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM45 (6,174 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 (10,572 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (3,710 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM219 (29,964 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM146 (19,992 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (3,617 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,936 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (2,793 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 179% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,335 (320,097 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.31 (42 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM181 (24,796 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (2,330 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 264 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
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
1,140,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 1,014,126 Franc
(RM7,398)
in Petaling Jaya.
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