- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Czech Republic
- Petaling Jaya
- Zlín
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia compared to Zlín, Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (108 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (80 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (46 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (38 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (34 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (26 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (151 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (47 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.29 (29 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (56 Kč) | 11 Kč | + 410% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (311 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.60 (20 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (18 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,455 (18,965 Kč) | 8,090 Kč | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,682 (9,229 Kč) | 6,500 Kč | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM256 (1,405 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,336 (12,820 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,346 (7,388 Kč) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM167 (915 Kč) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM136 (747 Kč) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,569 (8,614 Kč) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM449 (2,464 Kč) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (108 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (159 Kč) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM251 (1,378 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (585 Kč) | 1,100 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM293 (1,606 Kč) | 1,339 Kč | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM202 (1,110 Kč) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 15% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,753 (887,775 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 (11 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM120 (659 Kč) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM17 (95 Kč) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (61 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM80 (439 Kč) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM58 (320 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM25 (136 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (65 Kč) | 53 Kč | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (76 Kč) | 61 Kč | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.95 (27 Kč) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (30 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (177 Kč) | 167 Kč | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (423 Kč) | 382 Kč | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (167 Kč) | 350 Kč | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM77 (422 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM154 (847 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (154 Kč) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (77 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (112 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 253% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,335 (12,816 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.00 (5.49 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (988 Kč) | 691 Kč | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (93 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 216 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
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 26,082 Kč
(RM4,752)
in Petaling Jaya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
26,000 Kč
in Zlín.
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