Cost of living in Jeddah is 38% higher than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent).
Rent in Jeddah is 14% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur.
Cost of living including rent in Jeddah is 26% higher than in Kuala Lumpur.
Food in Jeddah is 16% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur.
Transport in Jeddah is 116% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur.
| Jeddah | Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jeddah | Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.63 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.9 $ | 27.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.03 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.08 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.7 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.58 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.59 $ | 5.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.97 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.94 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.67 $ | 4.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.33 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.4 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.7 $ | 9.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.3 $ | 20 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.03 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.04 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.41 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.15 $ | 2.21 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.6 $ | 48.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
106 $ | 75.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
72 $ | 27.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 359 $ | 343 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 640 $ | 604 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 416 $ | 495 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 889 $ | 1,006 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,216 $ | 3,145 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,138 $ | 1,425 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,204 $ | 1,450 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.57 % | 4.53 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 94.3 $ | 46.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.7 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Haircut | 7.18 $ | 6.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.2 $ | 80.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.5 $ | 59.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 365 $ | 259 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,009 $ | 9,485 $ |