Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 81% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 478 prices entered by 72 different people.
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 22% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| RM22 (2,269 KZT) | 4,667 KZT | 51% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| RM16 (1,667 KZT) | 2,300 KZT | 28% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| RM9 (983 KZT) | 438 KZT | 125% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| RM7 (729 KZT) | 313 KZT | 133% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| RM8 (867 KZT) | 296 KZT | 193% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| RM5.16 (539 KZT) | 350 KZT | 54% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| RM24 (2,559 KZT) | 600 KZT | 326% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| RM9 (993 KZT) | 483 KZT | 106% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| RM3.97 (415 KZT) | 583 KZT | 29% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| RM12 (1,235 KZT) | 210 KZT | 488% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| RM82 (8,532 KZT) | 4,850 KZT | 76% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| RM4.49 (470 KZT) | 383 KZT | 23% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| RM3.22 (336 KZT) | 300 KZT | 12% |
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 201% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RM3,852 (402,791 KZT) | 105,000 KZT | 284% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| RM1,929 (201,703 KZT) | 100,000 KZT | 102% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| RM318 (33,205 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | 232% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RM2,319 (242,518 KZT) | 80,000 KZT | 203% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| RM1,397 (146,066 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | 265% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| RM200 (20,865 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | 248% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| RM100 (10,472 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | 249% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| RM1,513 (158,246 KZT) | 40,000 KZT | 296% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM405 (42,364 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | 149% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| RM22 (2,276 KZT) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| RM33 (3,423 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | 128% |
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 36% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| RM222 (23,253 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | 37% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| RM159 (16,679 KZT) | 10,667 KZT | 56% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM283 (29,569 KZT) | 22,000 KZT | 34% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| RM335 (35,026 KZT) | 45,000 KZT | 22% |
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 159% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| RM142,353 (14,886,934 KZT) | 1,000,000 KZT | 1389% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| RM2.06 (215 KZT) | 150 KZT | 43% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| RM86 (8,999 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | 50% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| RM33 (3,489 KZT) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 96% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM18 (1,914 KZT) | 1,280 KZT | 50% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| RM24 (2,494 KZT) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| RM64 (6,664 KZT) | 2,000 KZT | 233% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| RM19 (1,938 KZT) | 320 KZT | 506% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| RM10 (1,063 KZT) | 425 KZT | 150% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| RM16 (1,716 KZT) | 780 KZT | 120% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| RM6 (660 KZT) | 280 KZT | 136% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| RM8 (814 KZT) | 530 KZT | 54% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| RM36 (3,757 KZT) | 500 KZT | 651% |
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 31% more expensive than in Taraz (Kazakhstan) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Taraz (Kazakhstan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| RM85 (8,865 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | 122% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| RM35 (3,675 KZT) | 1,400 KZT | 163% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| RM200 (20,916 KZT) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| RM197 (20,553 KZT) | 15,000 KZT | 37% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| RM33 (3,410 KZT) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| RM14 (1,433 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| RM24 (2,533 KZT) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| RM1,900 (198,739 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| RM0.54 (56 KZT) | 9 KZT | 525% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| RM183 (19,146 KZT) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| RM17 (1,809 KZT) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 532,687 KZT (RM5,094) in Kuala Lumpur to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 294,000 KZT in Taraz.