Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Warsaw 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Warsaw are 33.9% higher than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Warsaw are 58.7% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Rent Prices in Warsaw are 135.1% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Restaurant Prices in Warsaw are 72.7% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Groceries Prices in Warsaw are 3.3% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Warsaw is 13.8% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
Restaurants | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
19.89 RM (16.77 zł) |
47.46 RM (40.00 zł) |
+138.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
143.50 RM (120.94 zł) |
237.32 RM (200.00 zł) |
+65.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (16.86 zł) |
39.16 RM (33.00 zł) |
+95.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.50 RM (13.06 zł) |
18.99 RM (16.00 zł) |
+22.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
25.00 RM (21.07 zł) |
17.80 RM (15.00 zł) |
-28.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
12.80 RM (10.78 zł) |
16.95 RM (14.29 zł) |
+32.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.53 RM (2.98 zł) |
8.44 RM (7.12 zł) |
+138.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.17 RM (1.83 zł) |
8.15 RM (6.87 zł) |
+275.7 % |
Markets | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
30.19 RM (25.44 zł) |
18.16 RM (15.31 zł) |
-39.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.78 RM (3.19 zł) |
4.79 RM (4.04 zł) |
+26.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.92 RM (2.46 zł) |
3.59 RM (3.02 zł) |
+22.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
9.30 RM (7.84 zł) |
14.58 RM (12.29 zł) |
+56.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
27.42 RM (23.11 zł) |
19.57 RM (16.50 zł) |
-28.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.05 RM (7.62 zł) |
12.71 RM (10.71 zł) |
+40.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
20.82 RM (17.55 zł) |
24.66 RM (20.78 zł) |
+18.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.30 RM (4.47 zł) |
2.00 RM (1.69 zł) |
-62.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.89 RM (2.43 zł) |
3.47 RM (2.92 zł) |
+20.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.33 RM (4.49 zł) |
3.96 RM (3.34 zł) |
-25.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.02 RM (2.55 zł) |
6.43 RM (5.42 zł) |
+112.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.01 RM (1.70 zł) |
1.82 RM (1.54 zł) |
-9.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.95 RM (1.65 zł) |
2.52 RM (2.12 zł) |
+28.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.55 RM (3.84 zł) |
6.26 RM (5.27 zł) |
+37.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.00 RM (2.53 zł) |
3.14 RM (2.64 zł) |
+4.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 RM (58.99 zł) |
35.60 RM (30.00 zł) |
-49.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
13.84 RM (11.66 zł) |
5.28 RM (4.45 zł) |
-61.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
18.92 RM (15.94 zł) |
7.79 RM (6.57 zł) |
-58.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (15.17 zł) |
22.55 RM (19.00 zł) |
+25.3 % |
Transportation | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (2.53 zł) |
5.22 RM (4.40 zł) |
+74.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (42.14 zł) |
130.52 RM (110.00 zł) |
+161.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (4.21 zł) |
9.49 RM (8.00 zł) |
+89.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 RM (6.78 zł) |
5.73 RM (4.83 zł) |
-28.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
15.00 RM (12.64 zł) |
47.46 RM (40.00 zł) |
+216.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (6.55 zł) |
29.88 RM (25.18 zł) |
+284.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
160,000.00 RM (134,840.13 zł) |
144,882.68 RM (122,100.00 zł) |
-9.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
135,022.10 RM (113,789.98 zł) |
131,652.20 RM (110,950.00 zł) |
-2.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
272.91 RM (229.99 zł) |
1,440.30 RM (1,213.81 zł) |
+427.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.50 RM (42.56 zł) |
43.46 RM (36.62 zł) |
-14.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
118.73 RM (100.06 zł) |
72.96 RM (61.49 zł) |
-38.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
207.80 RM (175.12 zł) |
188.98 RM (159.27 zł) |
-9.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
35.42 RM (29.85 zł) |
109.05 RM (91.90 zł) |
+207.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (16.86 zł) |
35.60 RM (30.00 zł) |
+78.0 % |
Childcare | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,045.83 RM (881.38 zł) |
2,553.92 RM (2,152.32 zł) |
+144.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
32,333.33 RM (27,248.94 zł) |
63,707.02 RM (53,689.14 zł) |
+97.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
228.38 RM (192.47 zł) |
483.90 RM (407.81 zł) |
+111.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
148.22 RM (124.91 zł) |
238.50 RM (201.00 zł) |
+60.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
328.36 RM (276.73 zł) |
518.98 RM (437.37 zł) |
+58.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
302.80 RM (255.18 zł) |
673.92 RM (567.95 zł) |
+122.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,435.70 RM (2,052.69 zł) |
5,480.77 RM (4,618.92 zł) |
+125.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,669.57 RM (1,407.03 zł) |
4,178.26 RM (3,521.24 zł) |
+150.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,717.86 RM (3,975.98 zł) |
10,097.88 RM (8,510.00 zł) |
+114.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,666.00 RM (2,246.77 zł) |
7,231.58 RM (6,094.42 zł) |
+171.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,091.77 RM (920.09 zł) |
2,686.94 RM (2,264.42 zł) |
+146.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
531.38 RM (447.82 zł) |
1,754.62 RM (1,478.71 zł) |
+230.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,960.00 RM (5,022.79 zł) |
8,155.25 RM (6,872.84 zł) |
+36.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.21 | 7.87 | +87.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 287 | 530 |
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