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 $1,980.4 (RM8,057.7), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $537.0 (RM2,184.9), excluding rent.
- Petaling Jaya is 53.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Petaling Jaya is, on average, 68.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | RM15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | RM100.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | RM20.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | RM13.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | RM22.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | RM12.43 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | RM3.64 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | RM1.75 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | RM7.78 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | RM3.90 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | RM2.71 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | RM7.38 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | RM18.14 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | RM6.04 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | RM17.71 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | RM5.10 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | RM3.52 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | RM4.99 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | RM3.30 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | RM3.93 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | RM3.70 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | RM5.97 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | RM2.20 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | RM80.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | RM11.19 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | RM17.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | RM18.25 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | RM5.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | RM50.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | RM5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | RM2.41 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | RM37.78 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | RM2.90 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | RM170,560.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | RM133,200.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | RM160.31 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | RM38.67 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | RM109.75 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | RM197.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | RM12.67 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | RM20.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | RM1,133.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | RM42,666.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | RM210.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | RM122.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | RM316.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | RM349.67 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | RM1,988.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | RM1,507.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | RM3,452.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | RM2,273.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | RM1,199.99 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | RM78.97 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | RM7,084.30 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.51 | |
Prices in Petaling Jaya
This city had 147 entries in the past 12 months by 14 different contributors.
Last update: 3 June 2026
Last update: 3 June 2026
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