Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Taraz, Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (2,305 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (1,695 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (870 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (691 KZT) | 313 KZT | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (789 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (537 KZT) | 350 KZT | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (2,320 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (1,003 KZT) | 483 KZT | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (426 KZT) | 583 KZT | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (1,194 KZT) | 210 KZT | + 469% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (8,560 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (448 KZT) | 383 KZT | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (354 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 192% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (378,291 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (194,324 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (34,471 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (236,831 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (139,025 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (22,006 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (10,153 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 238% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (147,400 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | + 269% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (40,047 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (2,191 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (3,528 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 35% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (23,606 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (16,563 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (28,839 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (32,565 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 185% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 185% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (16,996,441 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | + 1600% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (230 KZT) | 150 KZT | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (9,402 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (3,437 KZT) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 94% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (1,900 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (2,456 KZT) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (6,563 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (1,909 KZT) | 320 KZT | + 497% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (1,047 KZT) | 425 KZT | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (1,690 KZT) | 780 KZT | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (650 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (802 KZT) | 530 KZT | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (3,441 KZT) | 500 KZT | + 588% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 30% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (8,677 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (3,620 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (20,600 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (20,243 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (3,459 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,428 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (2,450 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (195,742 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (55 KZT) | 9 KZT | + 516% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (18,857 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (1,779 KZT) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 482 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 83% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 602,529 KZT (RM5,850) in Kuala Lumpur to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 330,000 KZT in Taraz.
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