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Petaling Jaya Overview

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Petaling Jaya

Selangor, Malaysia

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Petaling Jaya, more commonly known as “PJ”, is a massive city that sprawls over a wide area of Selangor. It is the first ever planned town in Malaysia and its population has grown dramatically over the years. The area now hosts enticing hotspots including Jump Street Asia, the largest trampoline park in Asia.

The city’s development began in 1952 within the area now known as “Old Town.” It was where the first 800 houses were built. PJ was initially developed as the satellite township for Kuala Lumpur and was only declared as a city in June 2006. The city’s current property market is a force to be reckoned with as most developers will compete over any available land here. Even Fraser and Neave (F&N), a multinational F&B company, has demolished their own factory on their land in Section 13 and plans to build a mixed development there.

Many people with status and wealth live in PJ including Datos, Tan Sris and millionaires. Besides that, some areas also cater to the lower income with low cost flats and single story terrace houses. These are mainly tenanted by Malays or university students.

If you are looking to indulge in a vibrant city life, there are tons of eateries and entertainment options to explore here. PJ is surrounded by famous malls such as One Utama, Paradigm Mall, The Curve, Ikea, IPC Shopping Centre, The Starling, Jaya One, Sunway Pyramid and Empire Damansara. The city is also home to tourist attractions such as the Petaling Jaya Museum and the Wat Chetawan temple.

With great popularity comes great traffic congestion. Many parts of the city have busy roads during peak hours due to crowds of people travelling in and out. Thankfully, the upcoming LRT 3 that is expected to launch in 2024 should help to ease the journey for everyone in the future. The main highways connecting PJ to other areas are the Federal Highway, Sprint Expressway, New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP).

PJ caters to a wide range of demographics. Whether you are a family, student or working professional, you will find something that suits your needs through a large variety of houses and nearby amenities.

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Michelle Yoon

It's so convenient to live here. Everything is nearby.

11 months ago

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Ong Cheeyong

Been staying in PJ since young. Excellent accessibility & convenience.

about 3 years ago

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Deixist

This is one of the most populated city in Klang Valley. Most large malls, residential areas etc are located here.

about 3 years ago

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David Wong

I have been staying in Petaling Jaya for decades. A city that have progressed so much. Good amenities and neighbourhood

about 3 years ago

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PhebeC

A good residence area with lots of foodie.

over 4 years ago

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Cho212621

The area is safe. Suitable for family.

over 4 years ago

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Sasha

Traffic congestion can be an issue but everything can be found in Petaling Jaya from entertainment to food to high end properties

about 5 years ago

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Penny Leepeng Chen

Easy accessible

about 5 years ago

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Laila Zar

Traffic can be really bad during peak hours. It is very easy to go around PJ because there's a lot of public transportation. Safety and security is quite good too as most area in PJ have good security...

over 5 years ago

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Irene Lee

still not too congested in Jln Gasing area.

over 5 years ago

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Analysis & Comparison

Analysis and comparison of average transaction, for sale and for rent prices for landed, non-landed and commercial properties within Petaling Jaya *

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This is a representation of historical transaction prices within the neighbourhood, categorised by non-landed (condominium, serviced apartment, apartment), landed (townhouse, terrace, bungalow, semi-detached, house) and commercial (office, shop).

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Cost of Living

The Cost of Living index is an estimate by users on the average cost for typical items that are available in most locations. The content is user generated therefore may not be 100% accurate.

Restaurants
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 10.00 RM 7.00 28.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 105.00 RM 75.00 200.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 13.00 RM 12.00 15.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 18.00 RM 12.00 25.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 20.00 RM 9.00 30.00
Cappuccino (regular) 10.25 RM 5.00 17.00
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2.41 RM 2.00 3.00
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 1.55 RM 1.00 2.00
Markets
Milk (regular), (1 liter) 7.74 RM 6.00 14.00
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 3.21 RM 2.40 4.00
Rice (white), (1kg) 4.54 RM 2.60 7.00
Eggs (regular) (12) 6.20 RM 4.56 9.00
Local Cheese (1kg) 67.14 RM 35.00 150.00
Chicken Fillets (1kg) 15.31 RM 8.00 22.47
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 29.94 RM 10.00 60.00
Apples (1kg) 8.74 RM 5.00 13.00
Banana (1kg) 4.70 RM 3.99 7.00
Oranges (1kg) 9.29 RM 5.00 18.00
Tomato (1kg) 4.41 RM 3.00 5.00
Potato (1kg) 3.25 RM 2.00 5.00
Onion (1kg) 3.90 RM 2.00 5.00
Lettuce (1 head) 3.86 RM 2.00 5.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.60 RM 1.50 3.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 75.00 RM 40.00 120.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 12.95 RM 9.00 15.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 16.86 RM 10.00 20.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 17.50 RM 17.40 18.00
Transportation
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 RM 2.00 5.00
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 100.00 RM 100.00 150.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.00 RM 3.00 5.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1.50 RM 1.00 3.00
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 30.00 RM 30.00 60.00
Gasoline (1 liter) 2.05 RM 1.90 2.10
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 150,000.00 RM 145,000.00 180,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 125,666.67 RM 120,000.00 135,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 188.61 RM 100.00 300.00
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 0.24 RM 0.10 0.50
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 101.11 RM 80.00 150.00
Sports And Leisure
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 141.25 RM 85.00 180.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 20.60 RM 8.00 35.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 15.00 RM 10.00 20.00
Childcare
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 987.50 RM 550.00 1,800.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 32,750.00 RM 20,000.00 50,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 194.29 RM 100.00 250.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 163.57 RM 90.00 250.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 235.71 RM 180.00 300.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 191.43 RM 150.00 250.00
Rent Per Month
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,775.00 RM 1,400.00 2,500.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,121.43 RM 700.00 1,700.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 3,037.50 RM 2,500.00 4,500.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,912.50 RM 1,500.00 2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 11,765.39 RM 8,000.00 14,531.28
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 6,037.04 RM 4,000.00 9,000.00
Salaries And Financing
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,214.29 RM
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 4.46 4.20 4.58

Crime Rate

Crime Index is an estimation of overall level of crime in a given city or a country. We consider crime levels lower than 20 as very low, crime levels between 20 and 40 as being low, crime levels between 40 and 60 as being moderate, crime levels between 60 and 80 as being high and finally crime levels higher than 80 as being very high.

Safety index is, on the other way, quite opposite of crime index. If the city has a high safety index, it is considered very safe.

Crime Index: 52.99 Safety Index: 47.01
Level of crime 54.06
Crime increasing in the past 3 years 65.51
Worries home broken and things stolen 54.76
Worries being mugged or robbed 56.55
Worries car stolen 55.52
Worries things from car stolen 61.03
Worries attacked 47.60
Worries being insulted 38.08
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion 34.23
Problem people using or dealing drugs 41.92
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft 55.81
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery 53.19
Problem corruption and bribery 73.08
Safety walking alone during daylight 62.15
Safety walking alone during night 36.40

Quality of Life

Quality of Life Index (higher is better) is an estimation of overall quality of life by using an empirical formula which takes into account purchasing power index (higher is better), pollution index (lower is better), house price to income ratio (lower is better), cost of living index (lower is better), safety index (higher is better), health care index (higher is better), traffic commute time index (lower is better) and climate index (higher is better).

Quality of Life Index: 117.74
Purchasing Power Index 62.45
Safety Index 47.01
Health Care Index 70.22
Climate Index 56.55
Cost of Living Index 35.76
Property Price to Income Ratio 10.56
Traffic Commute Time Index 39.0
Pollution Index 66.07
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Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) line shows an increment in prices of essential goods on a yearly basis, while the Percentage Changes line shows the level of changes in price increments over the years. For example, a dip in the CPI line may indicate a low level of price increment as compared to the previous year while a surge in CPI line shows a high level of price increment as compared to the previous year.

The above graph shows 1.644% of price changes in essential goods such as rice, meat and tobacco between the years 2011 and 2012, while increasing in difference to 2.093% in 2013. Prices of essential goods then increasing to 3.448% in the year 2014 while surging by 2.523% in 2015.

While the prices of essential goods have shown a variation in the Percentage Changes, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the other hand indicates a reality of ever increasing prices in essential goods with increments between the years 2011 - 2015 at 102.7 in 2011, 105.1 in 2012, 107.3 in 2013, 111.0 in 2014, 113.8 in 2015.

This is a representation of Selangor Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year of 2011 - 2015

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A consumer price index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households. (Wikipedia)

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