Cost of Living in Malaysia
Summary of cost of living in Malaysia:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 140,567.1₹ (7,991.0RM) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 39,837.4₹ (2,264.7RM) without rent.
- Cost of living in Malaysia is, on average, 58.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Malaysia is, on average, 81.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 246.27 ₹ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,759.08 ₹ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 316.63 ₹ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 263.86 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 351.82 ₹ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 208.64 ₹ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 57.09 ₹ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 33.03 ₹ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 476.12 ₹ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 60.71 ₹ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 43.56 ₹ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 150.27 ₹ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 461.83 ₹ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 140.58 ₹ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 281.18 ₹ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 88.18 ₹ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 43.90 ₹ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 90.99 ₹ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 45.71 ₹ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 29.70 ₹ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 35.51 ₹ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 74.89 ₹ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 43.57 ₹ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,231.35 ₹ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 197.02 ₹ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 275.24 ₹ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 316.63 ₹ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 52.77 ₹ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 879.54 ₹ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 70.36 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 84.93 ₹ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 351.82 ₹ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 136.60 ₹ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,816,966.63 ₹ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,275,470.65 ₹ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,739.43 ₹ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 741.71 ₹ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,047.03 ₹ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,751.96 ₹ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 502.77 ₹ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 332.47 ₹ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 12,932.00 ₹ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 492,312.05 ₹ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 4,252.70 ₹ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,325.63 ₹ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,368.36 ₹ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 4,741.71 ₹ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 27,379.69 ₹ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 19,745.63 ₹ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 49,398.05 ₹ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 32,999.64 ₹ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 14,111.40 ₹ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,963.13 ₹ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 71,175.84 ₹ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.05 |
Prices in Malaysia
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Last update: May 2024
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Last update: May 2024
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