Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 45.9% lower than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kuala Lumpur are 59.6% lower than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 77.2% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 62.8% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 16.4% lower than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kuala Lumpur is 24.6% lower than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 AED (52.09 RM) |
14.51 AED (18.89 RM) |
-63.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
300.00 AED (390.70 RM) |
103.66 AED (135.00 RM) |
-65.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.00 AED (45.58 RM) |
15.36 AED (20.00 RM) |
-56.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 AED (58.60 RM) |
12.29 AED (16.00 RM) |
-72.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
50.00 AED (65.12 RM) |
19.20 AED (25.00 RM) |
-61.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
21.54 AED (28.05 RM) |
9.84 AED (12.82 RM) |
-54.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
4.17 AED (5.42 RM) |
2.74 AED (3.56 RM) |
-34.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.79 AED (3.63 RM) |
1.65 AED (2.15 RM) |
-40.7 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.39 AED (36.97 RM) |
23.18 AED (30.19 RM) |
-18.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
5.41 AED (7.04 RM) |
2.90 AED (3.78 RM) |
-46.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.76 AED (4.89 RM) |
2.24 AED (2.92 RM) |
-40.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.59 AED (15.10 RM) |
7.14 AED (9.30 RM) |
-38.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
18.41 AED (23.98 RM) |
21.05 AED (27.42 RM) |
+14.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
13.87 AED (18.06 RM) |
6.95 AED (9.05 RM) |
-49.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
15.91 AED (20.72 RM) |
15.99 AED (20.82 RM) |
+0.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.86 AED (5.02 RM) |
4.07 AED (5.30 RM) |
+5.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
3.26 AED (4.25 RM) |
2.22 AED (2.89 RM) |
-32.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.11 AED (4.06 RM) |
4.09 AED (5.33 RM) |
+31.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.75 AED (3.58 RM) |
2.32 AED (3.02 RM) |
-15.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.71 AED (2.22 RM) |
1.55 AED (2.01 RM) |
-9.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.87 AED (2.44 RM) |
1.50 AED (1.95 RM) |
-19.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
6.17 AED (8.03 RM) |
3.50 AED (4.55 RM) |
-43.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.32 AED (3.02 RM) |
2.30 AED (3.00 RM) |
-0.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
57.50 AED (74.88 RM) |
53.75 AED (70.00 RM) |
-6.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.67 AED (15.19 RM) |
10.63 AED (13.84 RM) |
-8.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
19.19 AED (24.99 RM) |
14.52 AED (18.92 RM) |
-24.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
23.00 AED (29.95 RM) |
13.82 AED (18.00 RM) |
-39.9 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
6.50 AED (8.47 RM) |
2.30 AED (3.00 RM) |
-64.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
300.00 AED (390.70 RM) |
38.39 AED (50.00 RM) |
-87.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
12.00 AED (15.63 RM) |
3.84 AED (5.00 RM) |
-68.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 AED (6.29 RM) |
6.18 AED (8.05 RM) |
+28.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
30.00 AED (39.07 RM) |
11.52 AED (15.00 RM) |
-61.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
11.59 AED (15.10 RM) |
5.97 AED (7.77 RM) |
-48.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
150,000.00 AED (195,348.08 RM) |
122,857.62 AED (160,000.00 RM) |
-18.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
83,765.52 AED (109,089.55 RM) |
103,678.08 AED (135,022.10 RM) |
+23.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
758.85 AED (988.26 RM) |
209.55 AED (272.91 RM) |
-72.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
220.96 AED (287.76 RM) |
38.78 AED (50.50 RM) |
-82.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
350.84 AED (456.91 RM) |
91.17 AED (118.73 RM) |
-74.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
329.46 AED (429.06 RM) |
159.56 AED (207.80 RM) |
-51.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
177.12 AED (230.66 RM) |
27.20 AED (35.42 RM) |
-84.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
50.00 AED (65.12 RM) |
15.36 AED (20.00 RM) |
-69.3 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,730.53 AED (3,556.03 RM) |
803.05 AED (1,045.83 RM) |
-70.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
53,789.47 AED (70,051.14 RM) |
24,827.48 AED (32,333.33 RM) |
-53.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
238.30 AED (310.34 RM) |
175.36 AED (228.38 RM) |
-26.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
221.25 AED (288.14 RM) |
113.81 AED (148.22 RM) |
-48.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
368.59 AED (480.02 RM) |
252.13 AED (328.36 RM) |
-31.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
364.74 AED (475.01 RM) |
232.51 AED (302.80 RM) |
-36.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
8,016.64 AED (10,440.23 RM) |
1,870.04 AED (2,435.39 RM) |
-76.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
4,845.92 AED (6,310.94 RM) |
1,281.99 AED (1,669.57 RM) |
-73.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
15,367.48 AED (20,013.38 RM) |
3,622.65 AED (4,717.86 RM) |
-76.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
10,537.45 AED (13,723.14 RM) |
2,047.12 AED (2,666.00 RM) |
-80.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,806.80 AED (2,353.04 RM) |
838.32 AED (1,091.76 RM) |
-53.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
993.56 AED (1,293.94 RM) |
408.02 AED (531.38 RM) |
-58.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
14,990.06 AED (19,521.86 RM) |
4,566.09 AED (5,946.51 RM) |
-69.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.18 | 4.21 | -18.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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