Cost of Living in Petaling Jaya
Summary of cost of living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,697.3$ (7,486.6RM), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 481.5$ (2,123.7RM), excluding rent.
- Petaling Jaya is 57.8% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Petaling Jaya is, on average, 72.9% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 RM | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 RM | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 20.00 RM | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 15.00 RM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 27.50 RM | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 11.67 RM | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.98 RM | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.62 RM | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 30.54 RM | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.63 RM | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.39 RM | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 8.88 RM | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 20.41 RM | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.83 RM | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 14.84 RM | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.22 RM | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.89 RM | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.84 RM | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.37 RM | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.24 RM | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.62 RM | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.92 RM | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.69 RM | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 RM | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 11.54 RM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 16.50 RM | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 17.95 RM | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 RM | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 RM | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.25 RM | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 RM | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.08 RM | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.76 RM | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 133,444.00 RM | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 118,333.33 RM | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 173.91 RM | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 40.62 RM | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 101.33 RM | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 139.17 RM | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.25 RM | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 RM | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 900.00 RM | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 34,500.00 RM | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 208.33 RM | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 144.17 RM | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 230.00 RM | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 206.67 RM | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,962.50 RM | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,457.14 RM | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,514.29 RM | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,320.00 RM | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,132.25 RM | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 313.76 RM | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,340.00 RM | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.49 |
Prices in Petaling Jaya
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Last update: March 2025
Last update: March 2025
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