Cost of living in Klang (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Klang (Malaysia) is about the same as in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Klang | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 | RM18 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM13 | RM13 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 | RM5.00 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 | RM14 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 | RM4.20 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.28 | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM8 | RM12 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 | RM8 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 | RM8 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 | RM7 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM103 | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 | RM4.30 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.11 | RM3.72 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Klang (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Klang | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM1,895 | RM2,487 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,200 | RM1,744 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM143 | RM284 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,650 | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,250 | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM1,250 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM157 | RM149 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,200 | RM3,000 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM680 | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM12 | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Klang (Malaysia) is 25% cheaper than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Klang | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM240 | RM450 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM175 | RM204 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM300 | RM402 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM333 | RM120 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Klang (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Klang | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM164,465 | RM149,444 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.29 | RM1.85 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM45 | RM112 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Klang (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Klang | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 | RM60 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM80 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM55 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM12 | RM15 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM4.25 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM20 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Klang (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Kampung Baru Subang (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Klang | Kampung Baru Subang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM66 | RM86 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM28 | RM23 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 | RM100 | ||
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM126 | RM200 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM103 | RM20 | + 413% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM21 | RM8 | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,900 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.14 | RM0.18 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 | RM193 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM15 | RM10 | + 52% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2024.
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