- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Czech Republic
- Petaling Jaya
- Zlín
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia compared to Zlín, Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (88 Kč) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (78 Kč) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (42 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (39 Kč) | 13 Kč | + 204% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (41 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.80 (26 Kč) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM28 (149 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (55 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.36 (29 Kč) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (59 Kč) | 11 Kč | + 463% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM50 (269 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.21 (23 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.29 (23 Kč) | - | - | |
| 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 | RM2,924 (15,832 Kč) | 8,090 Kč | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,742 (9,429 Kč) | 3,000 Kč | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM194 (1,053 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,275 (12,316 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,432 (7,755 Kč) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM174 (943 Kč) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM150 (814 Kč) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,770 (9,582 Kč) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM583 (3,155 Kč) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM26 (140 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM27 (148 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) | RM264 (1,429 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM142 (766 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM284 (1,536 Kč) | 1,339 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM199 (1,076 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 | RM162,418 (879,323 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.93 (10 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM110 (595 Kč) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM12 (67 Kč) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 2% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (62 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM30 (162 Kč) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (340 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM27 (145 Kč) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (58 Kč) | 53 Kč | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (73 Kč) | 65 Kč | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.87 (26 Kč) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM4.84 (26 Kč) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (158 Kč) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 0% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (407 Kč) | 382 Kč | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (160 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM54 (290 Kč) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM175 (947 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (140 Kč) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (71 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (109 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 232% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM560 (3,032 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.30 (1.60 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM176 (952 Kč) | 691 Kč | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (86 Kč) | 331 Kč | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 239 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 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 25,832 Kč
(RM4,771)
in Petaling Jaya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
25,000 Kč
in Zlín.
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