Cost of living in Chiniot is 52% lower than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent).
Rent in Chiniot is 64% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur.
Cost of living including rent in Chiniot is 58% lower than in Kuala Lumpur.
Food in Chiniot is 56% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur.
Transport in Chiniot is 54% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur.
| Chiniot | Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chiniot | Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.78 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.02 $ | 27.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.91 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.9 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.31 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.57 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.13 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.59 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.25 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.34 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.44 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 2.12 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.97 $ | 4.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 5.36 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.72 $ | 9.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.5 $ | 20 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.57 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.31 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.59 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.47 $ | 2.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.5 $ | 48.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.1 $ | 75.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.5 $ | 27.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 80.1 $ | 343 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 109 $ | 604 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ | 495 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 164 $ | 1,006 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 749 $ | 3,145 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 733 $ | 1,425 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 80.9 $ | 1,450 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.13 % | 4.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.2 $ | 46.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.55 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Haircut | 2.28 $ | 6.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92 $ | 80.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.2 $ | 59.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 31.3 $ | 259 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,022 $ | 9,485 $ |