Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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Malaysia

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About Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$439

Family of 4 / mo

$1,098

Avg salary (after tax)

$1,293

Petaling Jaya, often called PJ, is a vibrant city in Malaysia located just outside the capital, Kuala Lumpur. Known for its modern skyline and diverse neighborhoods, it offers a mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. One of the city's highlights is the popular Sunway Pyramid mall, which features a unique Egyptian-themed design and a fun indoor amusement park.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Petaling Jaya· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $48.95
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $49.68
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $41.82
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $60.27

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.85
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,078

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.58
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $5.12
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $4.6
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.39
CappuccinoUSD $2.62

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $2.62
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $27.62
Fast Food ComboUSD $3.83

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $7.64
Apples (1 kg)USD $2.23
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.19
Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.38
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.11
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.82
Onions (1 kg)USD $0.99
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.99
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.63
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $19.17
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $4.48
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $3.74
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $17.12
Dozen EggsUSD $1.6
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.06
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.63
Milk (1 litre)USD $2.19

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $279.47
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $453.84
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $286.74
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $776.64
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $489
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $143.41

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $36.12
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $5.26
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $3.83
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $252.49
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $8,374

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.62
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.76
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $38,353
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $7.67
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $25.57
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $32,131
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.76

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $25.85
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $48.22