- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Czech Republic
- Petaling Jaya
- Zlín
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia compared to Zlín, Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 10% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (83 Kč) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (72 Kč) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (41 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (37 Kč) | 13 Kč | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (36 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (25 Kč) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM30 (153 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (50 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.09 (26 Kč) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (52 Kč) | 11 Kč | + 389% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM53 (272 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.16 (22 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (17 Kč) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,084 (15,965 Kč) | 8,090 Kč | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,679 (8,692 Kč) | 3,000 Kč | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM187 (966 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,257 (11,686 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,358 (7,029 Kč) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM163 (844 Kč) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM147 (762 Kč) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,767 (9,150 Kč) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM583 (3,017 Kč) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM26 (134 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM26 (133 Kč) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 1% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM245 (1,268 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM101 (523 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (1,542 Kč) | 1,339 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM196 (1,016 Kč) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM163,987 (848,951 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.94 (10 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM110 (569 Kč) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM12 (64 Kč) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 1% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (60 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM30 (155 Kč) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM56 (292 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM24 (127 Kč) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (56 Kč) | 53 Kč | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (69 Kč) | 65 Kč | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.42 (23 Kč) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.38 (28 Kč) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM31 (159 Kč) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 1% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (391 Kč) | 382 Kč | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (153 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM67 (346 Kč) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM176 (911 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM25 (128 Kč) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (68 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (99 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 201% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM557 (2,884 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.29 (1.52 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM178 (921 Kč) | 691 Kč | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (82 Kč) | 331 Kč | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is about the same as in Zlín (Czech Republic)
For example, you would need at least 24,482 Kč
(RM4,729)
in Petaling Jaya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
24,000 Kč
in Zlín.
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