Cost of Living Comparison Between Klang and Al Hillah Cost of Living Comparison Between Klang and Al Hillah

🙂 Solo nomad: Klang is 27.6% cheaper than Al Hillah without rent, and 4.7% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Klang is 11.7% cheaper than Al Hillah without rent, and 1.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Klang
Al Hillah
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.44 MYR 14.51
$5.33 IQD 6,971
-35.46%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$19.08 MYR 80.5
$31.05 IQD 40.7K
-38.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.75 MYR 20.01
$6.09 IQD 7,977
-22.00%
Cappuccino
$2.83 MYR 11.94
$3.11 IQD 4,076
-9.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 MYR 2.93
$0.36 IQD 476
91.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.36 MYR 1.54
$0.19 IQD 249
89.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.48 MYR 14.69
$2.96 IQD 3,875
17.57%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.09 MYR 21.48
$2.92 IQD 3,820
74.32%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Klang
Al Hillah
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.82 MYR 7.68
$1.36 IQD 1,783
33.82%
White Bread (500g)
$0.97 MYR 4.07
$0.75 IQD 981
29.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.72 MYR 7.26
$1.66 IQD 2,175
3.61%
Eggs
$2.12 MYR 8.95
$1.74 IQD 2,284
21.84%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.54 MYR 44.45
$4.44 IQD 5,812
137.39%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.5 MYR 14.76
$5.01 IQD 6,557
-30.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.28 MYR 34.92
$14.25 IQD 18.7K
-41.89%
Apples (1kg)
$2.77 MYR 11.69
$1.22 IQD 1,599
127.05%
Banana (1kg)
$1.21 MYR 5.1
$1.16 IQD 1,523
4.31%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.55 MYR 10.73
$1.05 IQD 1,381
142.86%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.26 MYR 5.33
$0.74 IQD 968
70.27%
Potato (1kg)
$0.89 MYR 3.77
$0.7 IQD 918
27.14%
Onion (1kg)
$1.2 MYR 5.08
$0.63 IQD 826
90.48%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.94 MYR 3.98
$0.54 IQD 709
74.07%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.61 MYR 2.57
$0.55 IQD 719
10.91%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.18 MYR 17.64
$1.87 IQD 2,448
123.53%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.25 MYR 60.1
$14.96 IQD 19.6K
-4.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.71 MYR 11.41
$1.83 IQD 2,398
48.09%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.47 MYR 14.63
$2.11 IQD 2,758
64.45%
🚌 Getting Around
Klang
Al Hillah
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 MYR 3.62
$0.39 IQD 512
120.51%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.84 MYR 49.93
$64.3 IQD 84.2K
-81.59%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.74 MYR 3.12
$2.35 IQD 3,082
-68.51%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.27 MYR 1.13
$1.55 IQD 2,026
-82.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.25 MYR 30.57
$3.34 IQD 4,373
117.07%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.5 MYR 2.11
$0.56 IQD 739
-10.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.3K MYR 153K
$17.4K IQD 22.8M
108.22%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K MYR 114.5K
$20.1K IQD 26.4M
34.88%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Klang
Al Hillah
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$38.9 MYR 164
$77.5 IQD 101.4K
-49.80%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.37 MYR 39.51
$15.39 IQD 20.2K
-39.12%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$29.4 MYR 124
$38.74 IQD 50.7K
-24.11%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Klang
Al Hillah
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$38.1 MYR 161
$22.77 IQD 29.8K
67.33%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.83 MYR 24.61
$19.4 IQD 25.4K
-69.95%
Cinema Ticket
$5.03 MYR 21.22
$7.79 IQD 10.2K
-35.43%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Klang
Al Hillah
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$210 MYR 887
$96.3 IQD 126.1K
118.33%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,275 MYR 26.5K
$763 IQD 998.9K
722.26%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Klang
Al Hillah
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.1 MYR 232
$27.41 IQD 35.9K
100.95%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.12 MYR 144
$28.47 IQD 37.3K
19.85%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$55.2 MYR 233
$60.4 IQD 79.1K
-8.66%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$49.67 MYR 209
$42.87 IQD 56.1K
15.86%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Klang
Al Hillah
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$475 MYR 2,003
$366 IQD 479.6K
29.63%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$308 MYR 1,301
$195 IQD 255.6K
57.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$761 MYR 3,210
$668 IQD 874.4K
13.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$481 MYR 2,027
$311 IQD 406.9K
54.64%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,545 MYR 6,515
$1,423 IQD 1.9M
8.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,278 MYR 5,388
$433 IQD 567.1K
194.93%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Klang
Al Hillah
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$827 MYR 3,488
$541 IQD 708.2K
52.88%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.49
5.67
-20.81%

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

Last update for Klang: October 29, 2025

Last update for Al Hillah: October 29, 2025

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