Cost of living in Taldiqorgan is very similar to Petaling Jaya (without rent).
Rent in Taldiqorgan is 45% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya.
Cost of living including rent in Taldiqorgan is 23% lower than in Petaling Jaya.
Food in Taldiqorgan is 7% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya.
Transport in Taldiqorgan is 40% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya.
| Taldiqorgan | Petaling Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Taldiqorgan | Petaling Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.19 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.32 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.82 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.26 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 0.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.57 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.83 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.5 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.06 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.86 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.33 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.83 $ | 4.28 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.17 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.4 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.1 $ | 4.36 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.3 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.4 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.53 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.41 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 1.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.2 $ | 44.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
62.1 $ | 68.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.2 $ | 27.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 151 $ | 282 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 727 $ | 479 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 186 $ | 419 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,102 $ | 744 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,671 $ | 2,443 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,152 $ | 1,122 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 207 $ | 1,281 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.6 % | 4.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.3 $ | 35.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.2 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Haircut | 7.28 $ | 7.14 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 114 $ | 60.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 86.5 $ | 50 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 276 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,130 $ | 9,851 $ |