- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Czech Republic
- Petaling Jaya
- Zlín
- Comparison
Cost of living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia compared to Zlín, Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (103 Kč) | 143 Kč | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (76 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (44 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (37 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (32 Kč) | 53 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (25 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (144 Kč) | 60 Kč | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (45 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.29 (28 Kč) | 15 Kč | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (54 Kč) | 10 Kč | + 424% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (298 Kč) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.60 (19 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (17 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 27% | |
| 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 | RM3,455 (18,158 Kč) | 8,090 Kč | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,682 (8,836 Kč) | 6,500 Kč | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM256 (1,345 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,336 (12,274 Kč) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,346 (7,073 Kč) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM167 (876 Kč) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM136 (715 Kč) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,569 (8,247 Kč) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM449 (2,360 Kč) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (103 Kč) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (152 Kč) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM251 (1,319 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (560 Kč) | 1,100 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM293 (1,537 Kč) | 1,339 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM202 (1,063 Kč) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,753 (849,977 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 (11 Kč) | 32 Kč | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM120 (631 Kč) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM17 (91 Kč) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (59 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (105 Kč) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM58 (307 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM25 (130 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (62 Kč) | 53 Kč | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (73 Kč) | 61 Kč | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.95 (26 Kč) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (28 Kč) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (169 Kč) | 150 Kč | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) is 0% cheaper than in Zlín (Czech Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (405 Kč) | 382 Kč | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (160 Kč) | 350 Kč | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM77 (404 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM154 (811 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (148 Kč) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (74 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (107 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 238% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,335 (12,270 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.00 (5.25 Kč) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (946 Kč) | 691 Kč | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (89 Kč) | 282 Kč | - 68% | |
| 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 323 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 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, to keep the same standard of living that would require
24,000 Kč
in Zlín
you would need to make just about 23,208 Kč
(RM4,417)
in Petaling Jaya.
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