Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Sydney are 118.4% higher than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Sydney are 171.6% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Rent Prices in Sydney are 335.7% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sydney are 157.3% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Groceries Prices in Sydney are 100.9% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sydney is 12.8% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
Restaurants | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Sydney Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
19.79 RM (6.41 A$) |
76.69 RM (24.84 A$) |
+287.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
143.03 RM (46.33 A$) |
370.43 RM (120.00 A$) |
+159.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (6.48 A$) |
46.30 RM (15.00 A$) |
+131.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (5.18 A$) |
33.96 RM (11.00 A$) |
+112.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
25.00 RM (8.10 A$) |
37.04 RM (12.00 A$) |
+48.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
12.85 RM (4.16 A$) |
15.58 RM (5.05 A$) |
+21.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.61 RM (1.17 A$) |
12.33 RM (3.99 A$) |
+242.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.19 RM (0.71 A$) |
10.09 RM (3.27 A$) |
+360.2 % |
Markets | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
30.19 RM (9.78 A$) |
27.85 RM (9.02 A$) |
-7.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.78 RM (1.22 A$) |
11.92 RM (3.86 A$) |
+215.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.92 RM (0.95 A$) |
4.89 RM (1.58 A$) |
+67.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
9.30 RM (3.01 A$) |
19.40 RM (6.28 A$) |
+108.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
27.42 RM (8.88 A$) |
26.64 RM (8.63 A$) |
-2.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.05 RM (2.93 A$) |
18.15 RM (5.88 A$) |
+100.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
20.82 RM (6.75 A$) |
32.09 RM (10.40 A$) |
+54.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.30 RM (1.72 A$) |
6.82 RM (2.21 A$) |
+28.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.89 RM (0.93 A$) |
5.86 RM (1.90 A$) |
+103.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.33 RM (1.73 A$) |
6.67 RM (2.16 A$) |
+25.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.02 RM (0.98 A$) |
9.21 RM (2.98 A$) |
+204.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.01 RM (0.65 A$) |
5.23 RM (1.70 A$) |
+159.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.95 RM (0.63 A$) |
4.89 RM (1.59 A$) |
+150.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.55 RM (1.48 A$) |
10.48 RM (3.40 A$) |
+130.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.00 RM (0.97 A$) |
7.78 RM (2.52 A$) |
+159.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 RM (22.68 A$) |
61.74 RM (20.00 A$) |
-11.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
13.84 RM (4.48 A$) |
24.59 RM (7.97 A$) |
+77.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
18.92 RM (6.13 A$) |
26.79 RM (8.68 A$) |
+41.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (5.83 A$) |
154.35 RM (50.00 A$) |
+757.5 % |
Transportation | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.97 A$) |
15.43 RM (5.00 A$) |
+414.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (16.20 A$) |
679.12 RM (220.00 A$) |
+1,258.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.62 A$) |
24.70 RM (8.00 A$) |
+393.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 RM (2.61 A$) |
22.36 RM (7.24 A$) |
+177.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
15.00 RM (4.86 A$) |
277.82 RM (90.00 A$) |
+1,752.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (2.52 A$) |
23.94 RM (7.76 A$) |
+208.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
160,000.00 RM (51,831.78 A$) |
131,193.65 RM (42,500.00 A$) |
-18.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
135,022.10 RM (43,740.22 A$) |
105,382.82 RM (34,138.62 A$) |
-22.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
272.91 RM (88.41 A$) |
983.17 RM (318.50 A$) |
+260.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.02 RM (16.20 A$) |
124.55 RM (40.35 A$) |
+149.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
118.73 RM (38.46 A$) |
255.01 RM (82.61 A$) |
+114.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
207.80 RM (67.32 A$) |
300.25 RM (97.27 A$) |
+44.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
35.42 RM (11.47 A$) |
99.49 RM (32.23 A$) |
+180.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (6.48 A$) |
74.09 RM (24.00 A$) |
+270.4 % |
Childcare | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,045.83 RM (338.80 A$) |
9,939.85 RM (3,220.00 A$) |
+850.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
32,333.33 RM (10,474.34 A$) |
79,217.81 RM (25,662.50 A$) |
+145.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
228.38 RM (73.98 A$) |
372.46 RM (120.66 A$) |
+63.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
148.22 RM (48.01 A$) |
312.69 RM (101.30 A$) |
+111.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
328.36 RM (106.37 A$) |
528.03 RM (171.05 A$) |
+60.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
302.80 RM (98.09 A$) |
649.68 RM (210.46 A$) |
+114.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,435.34 RM (788.93 A$) |
10,348.75 RM (3,352.46 A$) |
+324.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,669.57 RM (540.85 A$) |
7,238.42 RM (2,344.88 A$) |
+333.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,717.86 RM (1,528.34 A$) |
20,542.41 RM (6,654.68 A$) |
+335.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,666.00 RM (863.65 A$) |
11,928.29 RM (3,864.15 A$) |
+347.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,091.45 RM (353.57 A$) |
7,182.50 RM (2,326.76 A$) |
+558.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
531.38 RM (172.14 A$) |
4,543.91 RM (1,471.99 A$) |
+755.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Sydney Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,070.21 RM (1,966.44 A$) |
18,592.40 RM (6,022.98 A$) |
+206.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.21 | 6.43 | +53.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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