Cost of living in Klang is 37% lower than in Bangkok (without rent).
Rent in Klang is 13% cheaper than in Bangkok.
Cost of living including rent in Klang is 27% lower than in Bangkok.
Food in Klang is 16% cheaper than in Bangkok.
Transport in Klang is 73% cheaper than in Bangkok.
| Klang | Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Klang | Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.58 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.8 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.29 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.17 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.22 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.72 $ | 0.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.87 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.05 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.52 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.67 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.4 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.29 $ | 4.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.84 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.2 $ | 11.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.1 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.9 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.87 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.16 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.03 $ | 2.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.5 $ | 63 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.1 $ | 96.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.6 $ | 14.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 286 $ | 292 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 525 $ | 829 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 434 $ | 568 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 842 $ | 1,675 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,061 $ | 5,850 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 846 $ | 2,650 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 763 $ | 723 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.4 % | 6.22 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.6 $ | 53.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.84 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Haircut | 3.87 $ | 9.51 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.6 $ | 97.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.5 $ | 59.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 222 $ | 662 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,584 $ | 13,758 $ |