Cost of living in Petaling Jaya is 44% lower than in Nampo (without rent).
Rent in Petaling Jaya is 59% cheaper than in Nampo.
Cost of living including rent in Petaling Jaya is 53% lower than in Nampo.
Food in Petaling Jaya is 47% cheaper than in Nampo.
Transport in Petaling Jaya is 60% cheaper than in Nampo.
| Petaling Jaya | Nampo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Petaling Jaya | Nampo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.51 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.9 $ | 112 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.45 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.28 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.19 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.82 $ | 0.55 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.87 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.31 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.63 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.64 $ | 6.77 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.6 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.04 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.28 $ | 2.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.71 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.6 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.36 $ | 19.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.79 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.56 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.14 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.52 $ | 4.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
44.7 $ | 80.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.3 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.2 $ | 55.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 282 $ | 789 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 479 $ | 1,559 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 419 $ | 864 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 744 $ | 3,104 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,443 $ | 1,513 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,122 $ | 854 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,281 $ | 407 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.38 % | 12.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.6 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.75 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Haircut | 7.14 $ | 4.05 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.3 $ | 63.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50 $ | 28.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 219 $ | 101 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,851 $ | 3,314 $ |