Cost of living in Teluk Intan is very similar to Petaling Jaya (without rent).
Rent in Teluk Intan is 18% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya.
Cost of living including rent in Teluk Intan is 9% lower than in Petaling Jaya.
Food in Teluk Intan is very similar to Petaling Jaya.
Transport in Teluk Intan is 17% cheaper than in Petaling Jaya.
| Teluk Intan | Petaling Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Teluk Intan | Petaling Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.03 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.7 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.23 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.14 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.65 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 0.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.99 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.13 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.27 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.3 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.86 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.45 $ | 4.28 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.68 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.7 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.37 $ | 4.36 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.6 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.83 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.36 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.47 $ | 1.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.7 $ | 44.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.8 $ | 68.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.5 $ | 27.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 226 $ | 282 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 392 $ | 479 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 324 $ | 419 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 625 $ | 744 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,721 $ | 2,443 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 992 $ | 1,122 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 988 $ | 1,281 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.95 % | 4.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.2 $ | 35.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.31 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Haircut | 6.64 $ | 7.14 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.8 $ | 60.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.3 $ | 50 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,246 $ | 9,851 $ |