Cost of Living Comparison Between Astana and Petaling Jaya Cost of Living Comparison Between Astana and Petaling Jaya

😐 Solo nomad: Astana is 0.7% more expensive than Petaling Jaya without rent, and 1.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Astana is 5.5% more expensive than Petaling Jaya without rent, and 6.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Astana
Petaling Jaya
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.41 ₸4,299
$3.47 MYR 14.63
142.36%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.49 ₸15.1K
$18.92 MYR 79.8
55.87%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.88 ₸3,009
$4.6 MYR 19.4
27.83%
Cappuccino
$2.21 ₸1,133
$2.72 MYR 11.47
-18.75%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.9 ₸459
$0.73 MYR 3.07
23.29%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.54 ₸274
$0.39 MYR 1.66
38.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.18 ₸606
$3.47 MYR 14.62
-65.99%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.9 ₸1,483
$4.92 MYR 20.75
-41.06%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Astana
Petaling Jaya
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.02 ₸521
$1.87 MYR 7.89
-45.45%
White Bread (500g)
$0.5 ₸256
$0.95 MYR 4.01
-47.37%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.45 ₸739
$1.72 MYR 7.24
-15.70%
Eggs
$1.71 ₸875
$2.18 MYR 9.18
-21.56%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.68 ₸4,950
$10.64 MYR 44.87
-9.02%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.65 ₸2,378
$3.39 MYR 14.3
37.17%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.02 ₸3,587
$8.19 MYR 34.54
-14.29%
Apples (1kg)
$1.35 ₸692
$2.79 MYR 11.76
-51.61%
Banana (1kg)
$1.81 ₸928
$1.75 MYR 7.37
3.43%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.91 ₸975
$2.53 MYR 10.68
-24.51%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.96 ₸1,001
$1.25 MYR 5.27
56.80%
Potato (1kg)
$0.54 ₸277
$1.13 MYR 4.75
-52.21%
Onion (1kg)
$0.41 ₸208
$1.4 MYR 5.89
-70.71%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.02 ₸524
$0.96 MYR 4.04
6.25%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 ₸385
$0.58 MYR 2.45
29.31%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.81 ₸925
$4.27 MYR 18.01
-57.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.12 ₸3,132
$18.88 MYR 79.6
-67.58%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.01 ₸519
$2.68 MYR 11.31
-62.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.69 ₸866
$3.83 MYR 16.16
-55.87%
🚌 Getting Around
Astana
Petaling Jaya
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.21 ₸107
$0.71 MYR 2.99
-70.42%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$14.68 ₸7,506
$11.75 MYR 49.57
24.94%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.77 ₸908
$1.03 MYR 4.33
71.84%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.72 ₸370
$0.35 MYR 1.49
105.71%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.29 ₸2,192
$9.36 MYR 39.46
-54.17%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.47 ₸240
$0.49 MYR 2.07
-4.08%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21K ₸10.8M
$31.3K MYR 132.2K
-32.90%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$24.7K ₸12.6M
$28K MYR 118.2K
-11.97%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Astana
Petaling Jaya
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$54.8 ₸28K
$41.58 MYR 175
31.89%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$8.3 ₸4,246
$8.89 MYR 37.47
-6.64%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.93 ₸7,124
$22.97 MYR 96.9
-39.36%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Astana
Petaling Jaya
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$51 ₸26.1K
$37.26 MYR 157
36.93%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.02 ₸5,637
$7.23 MYR 30.5
52.42%
Cinema Ticket
$5.34 ₸2,728
$5.08 MYR 21.43
5.12%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Astana
Petaling Jaya
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$237 ₸121K
$210 MYR 887
12.45%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,783 ₸2.4M
$8,001 MYR 33.7K
-40.23%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Astana
Petaling Jaya
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.8 ₸28.5K
$49.01 MYR 207
13.87%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.91 ₸17.9K
$34.16 MYR 144
2.20%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87.8 ₸44.9K
$55.2 MYR 233
59.03%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$87.6 ₸44.8K
$48.06 MYR 203
82.36%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Astana
Petaling Jaya
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$480 ₸245.6K
$455 MYR 1,917
5.66%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$324 ₸165.5K
$349 MYR 1,471
-7.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$867 ₸443.5K
$823 MYR 3,471
5.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$600 ₸306.7K
$542 MYR 2,287
10.60%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,070 ₸547.3K
$2,404 MYR 10.1K
-55.47%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$801 ₸409.6K
$821 MYR 3,463
-2.46%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Astana
Petaling Jaya
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$612 ₸312.8K
$1,668 MYR 7,036
-63.33%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
16.12
4.49
259.02%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Astana: October 29, 2025

Last update for Petaling Jaya: October 27, 2025

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