Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Melbourne are 95.2% higher than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Melbourne are 117.8% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 187.6% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 143.4% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 80.0% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 53.6% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
Restaurants | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
19.79 RM (6.31 A$) |
78.36 RM (25.00 A$) |
+296.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
142.17 RM (45.36 A$) |
313.44 RM (100.00 A$) |
+120.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (6.38 A$) |
47.02 RM (15.00 A$) |
+135.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.50 RM (4.95 A$) |
31.34 RM (10.00 A$) |
+102.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
25.00 RM (7.98 A$) |
31.34 RM (10.00 A$) |
+25.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
13.05 RM (4.16 A$) |
15.99 RM (5.10 A$) |
+22.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.45 RM (1.10 A$) |
12.15 RM (3.88 A$) |
+252.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.12 RM (0.68 A$) |
10.95 RM (3.50 A$) |
+416.9 % |
Markets | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
29.84 RM (9.52 A$) |
25.60 RM (8.17 A$) |
-14.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.78 RM (1.21 A$) |
11.20 RM (3.57 A$) |
+196.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.99 RM (0.95 A$) |
4.77 RM (1.52 A$) |
+59.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
9.27 RM (2.96 A$) |
18.09 RM (5.77 A$) |
+95.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
27.42 RM (8.75 A$) |
20.35 RM (6.49 A$) |
-25.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.26 RM (2.95 A$) |
18.56 RM (5.92 A$) |
+100.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
20.43 RM (6.52 A$) |
26.63 RM (8.50 A$) |
+30.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.38 RM (1.72 A$) |
6.44 RM (2.05 A$) |
+19.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.91 RM (0.93 A$) |
5.40 RM (1.72 A$) |
+85.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.33 RM (1.70 A$) |
5.58 RM (1.78 A$) |
+4.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.03 RM (0.97 A$) |
7.53 RM (2.40 A$) |
+148.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.01 RM (0.64 A$) |
4.74 RM (1.51 A$) |
+135.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.94 RM (0.62 A$) |
4.62 RM (1.47 A$) |
+137.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.55 RM (1.45 A$) |
10.07 RM (3.21 A$) |
+121.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.02 RM (0.96 A$) |
6.62 RM (2.11 A$) |
+119.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 RM (22.33 A$) |
57.99 RM (18.50 A$) |
-17.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
13.84 RM (4.42 A$) |
22.36 RM (7.13 A$) |
+61.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
18.92 RM (6.04 A$) |
25.57 RM (8.16 A$) |
+35.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (5.74 A$) |
141.05 RM (45.00 A$) |
+683.6 % |
Transportation | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.96 A$) |
16.61 RM (5.30 A$) |
+453.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (15.95 A$) |
598.04 RM (190.80 A$) |
+1,096.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.60 A$) |
17.24 RM (5.50 A$) |
+244.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 RM (2.57 A$) |
15.13 RM (4.83 A$) |
+88.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
15.00 RM (4.79 A$) |
123.74 RM (39.48 A$) |
+725.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (2.48 A$) |
22.78 RM (7.27 A$) |
+193.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
160,000.00 RM (51,047.06 A$) |
126,941.70 RM (40,500.00 A$) |
-20.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
135,702.91 RM (43,295.21 A$) |
102,497.70 RM (32,701.29 A$) |
-24.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
281.64 RM (89.85 A$) |
756.49 RM (241.35 A$) |
+168.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.02 RM (15.96 A$) |
124.36 RM (39.68 A$) |
+148.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
118.07 RM (37.67 A$) |
250.75 RM (80.00 A$) |
+112.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
206.21 RM (65.79 A$) |
244.86 RM (78.12 A$) |
+18.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
35.42 RM (11.30 A$) |
74.03 RM (23.62 A$) |
+109.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (6.38 A$) |
68.96 RM (22.00 A$) |
+244.8 % |
Childcare | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,063.04 RM (339.16 A$) |
7,276.70 RM (2,321.59 A$) |
+584.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
32,333.33 RM (10,315.76 A$) |
90,857.34 RM (28,987.50 A$) |
+181.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
231.65 RM (73.91 A$) |
368.81 RM (117.67 A$) |
+59.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
152.86 RM (48.77 A$) |
242.00 RM (77.21 A$) |
+58.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
327.27 RM (104.41 A$) |
488.54 RM (155.86 A$) |
+49.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
307.08 RM (97.97 A$) |
530.10 RM (169.12 A$) |
+72.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,406.52 RM (767.79 A$) |
6,669.18 RM (2,127.76 A$) |
+177.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,650.00 RM (526.42 A$) |
5,573.62 RM (1,778.23 A$) |
+237.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,725.93 RM (1,507.78 A$) |
12,519.01 RM (3,994.12 A$) |
+164.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,717.31 RM (866.94 A$) |
8,310.76 RM (2,651.50 A$) |
+205.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,096.93 RM (349.97 A$) |
3,075.41 RM (981.19 A$) |
+180.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
535.66 RM (170.90 A$) |
2,463.67 RM (786.02 A$) |
+359.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,993.35 RM (1,912.14 A$) |
20,053.75 RM (6,398.03 A$) |
+234.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.24 | 6.34 | +49.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 279 | 408 |
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