Cost of living in Gaya is 40% lower than in Sungai Petani (without rent).
Rent in Gaya is 55% cheaper than in Sungai Petani.
Cost of living including rent in Gaya is 47% lower than in Sungai Petani.
Food in Gaya is 43% cheaper than in Sungai Petani.
Transport in Gaya is 15% cheaper than in Sungai Petani.
| Gaya | Sungai Petani | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gaya | Sungai Petani | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.95 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 6.82 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.28 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.98 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.95 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.86 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.66 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.84 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.32 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.37 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.42 $ | 4.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 5.93 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.72 $ | 5.08 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.1 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.89 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 0.72 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.89 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.01 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.4 $ | 22 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.7 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.8 $ | 30.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 78.1 $ | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 182 $ | 460 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 105 $ | 310 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 193 $ | 627 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,734 $ | 1,204 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 954 $ | 481 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 368 $ | 331 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.17 % | 2.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 4.74 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.69 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Haircut | 3.08 $ | 5.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 38.8 $ | 60.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.7 $ | 60.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 29.9 $ | 113 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,193 $ | 5,447 $ |