Sungai Petani, Malaysia is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $637 for one person and $1559 for a family of four, including rent.
Sungai Petani is 41% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Sungai Petani is 76% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Sungai Petani is, on average, 89% lower than in New York City.
Sungai Petani is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
Rent and utilities significantly impact overall living costs. This can make it challenging for those without a substantial income.
Food prices are 24% lower compared to the European benchmark. This makes dining out and grocery shopping more budget-friendly.
Public transport is 66% lower than the European benchmark. This affordability encourages residents to use public options frequently.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.1 $ |
| Dinner | 21.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.35 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.89 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.22 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.68 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 12.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.08 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.71 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.74 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 22 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 34 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 30.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 460 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 310 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 627 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,204 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 481 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 331 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.52% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.68 $ |
| Haircut | 5.74 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 113 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,447 $ |