Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Tokyo is 56.7% higher than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Tokyo is 74.0% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Rent Prices in Tokyo are 127.8% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tokyo are 35.6% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Groceries Prices in Tokyo are 62.6% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tokyo is 9.6% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
Restaurants | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Tokyo Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
19.79 RM (660.21 ¥) |
29.98 RM (1,000.00 ¥) |
+51.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
140.57 RM (4,689.42 ¥) |
213.58 RM (7,125.00 ¥) |
+51.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (667.21 ¥) |
23.98 RM (800.00 ¥) |
+19.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (533.77 ¥) |
14.99 RM (500.00 ¥) |
-6.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
25.00 RM (834.02 ¥) |
23.75 RM (792.36 ¥) |
-5.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
12.95 RM (431.98 ¥) |
15.29 RM (510.24 ¥) |
+18.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.49 RM (116.48 ¥) |
5.21 RM (173.87 ¥) |
+49.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.15 RM (71.68 ¥) |
3.51 RM (117.13 ¥) |
+63.4 % |
Markets | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
30.14 RM (1,005.34 ¥) |
26.82 RM (894.59 ¥) |
-11.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.77 RM (125.85 ¥) |
6.97 RM (232.65 ¥) |
+84.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.94 RM (98.17 ¥) |
7.43 RM (247.77 ¥) |
+152.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
9.16 RM (305.65 ¥) |
9.98 RM (332.95 ¥) |
+8.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
27.42 RM (914.75 ¥) |
33.74 RM (1,125.56 ¥) |
+23.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.16 RM (305.73 ¥) |
14.98 RM (499.63 ¥) |
+63.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
20.18 RM (673.32 ¥) |
43.04 RM (1,435.91 ¥) |
+113.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.38 RM (179.52 ¥) |
10.32 RM (344.22 ¥) |
+91.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.91 RM (96.93 ¥) |
4.99 RM (166.53 ¥) |
+71.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.33 RM (177.67 ¥) |
12.06 RM (402.25 ¥) |
+126.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.03 RM (100.97 ¥) |
10.24 RM (341.57 ¥) |
+238.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.01 RM (67.20 ¥) |
5.77 RM (192.43 ¥) |
+186.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.94 RM (64.86 ¥) |
5.76 RM (192.17 ¥) |
+196.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.55 RM (151.94 ¥) |
6.58 RM (219.43 ¥) |
+44.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.02 RM (100.78 ¥) |
3.88 RM (129.54 ¥) |
+28.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 RM (2,335.24 ¥) |
34.47 RM (1,150.00 ¥) |
-50.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
13.84 RM (461.71 ¥) |
9.73 RM (324.60 ¥) |
-29.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
18.92 RM (631.05 ¥) |
13.74 RM (458.46 ¥) |
-27.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (600.49 ¥) |
17.99 RM (600.00 ¥) |
-0.1 % |
Transportation | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (100.08 ¥) |
6.00 RM (200.00 ¥) |
+99.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (1,668.03 ¥) |
235.01 RM (7,840.00 ¥) |
+370.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (166.80 ¥) |
14.99 RM (500.00 ¥) |
+199.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 RM (268.44 ¥) |
20.74 RM (692.02 ¥) |
+157.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
15.00 RM (500.41 ¥) |
113.59 RM (3,789.47 ¥) |
+657.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.78 RM (259.39 ¥) |
20.01 RM (667.61 ¥) |
+157.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
160,000.00 RM (5,337,697.04 ¥) |
100,178.03 RM (3,342,000.00 ¥) |
-37.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
135,702.91 RM (4,527,131.35 ¥) |
74,732.60 RM (2,493,125.00 ¥) |
-44.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
278.24 RM (9,282.13 ¥) |
793.36 RM (26,466.83 ¥) |
+185.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.61 RM (1,688.24 ¥) |
116.26 RM (3,878.60 ¥) |
+129.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
117.87 RM (3,932.10 ¥) |
143.84 RM (4,798.43 ¥) |
+22.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
206.21 RM (6,879.43 ¥) |
288.49 RM (9,624.14 ¥) |
+39.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
35.42 RM (1,181.52 ¥) |
92.34 RM (3,080.44 ¥) |
+160.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (667.21 ¥) |
55.45 RM (1,850.00 ¥) |
+177.3 % |
Childcare | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,054.17 RM (35,167.64 ¥) |
2,357.44 RM (78,645.64 ¥) |
+123.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
34,863.64 RM (1,163,072.05 ¥) |
65,050.33 RM (2,170,118.59 ¥) |
+86.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
234.19 RM (7,812.56 ¥) |
249.65 RM (8,328.32 ¥) |
+6.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
152.86 RM (5,099.41 ¥) |
164.01 RM (5,471.58 ¥) |
+7.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
324.41 RM (10,822.43 ¥) |
281.60 RM (9,394.35 ¥) |
-13.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
307.08 RM (10,244.49 ¥) |
372.52 RM (12,427.62 ¥) |
+21.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,374.00 RM (79,198.08 ¥) |
4,820.73 RM (160,822.36 ¥) |
+103.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,607.69 RM (53,633.59 ¥) |
2,697.65 RM (89,995.21 ¥) |
+67.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,641.38 RM (154,839.23 ¥) |
12,727.37 RM (424,592.82 ¥) |
+174.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,678.85 RM (89,367.93 ¥) |
5,499.20 RM (183,456.81 ¥) |
+105.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,096.28 RM (36,572.44 ¥) |
4,015.84 RM (133,971.00 ¥) |
+266.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
535.66 RM (17,870.09 ¥) |
2,130.32 RM (71,068.91 ¥) |
+297.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,113.35 RM (203,944.99 ¥) |
11,651.90 RM (388,714.61 ¥) |
+90.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.28 | 1.78 | -58.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 288 | 307 |
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