Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Guangzhou 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Guangzhou are 1.2% lower than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Guangzhou are 0.1% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Rent Prices in Guangzhou are 4.0% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Restaurant Prices in Guangzhou are 12.1% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Groceries Prices in Guangzhou are 2.5% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Guangzhou is 10.3% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
Restaurants | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
19.79 RM (29.51 ¥) |
16.76 RM (25.00 ¥) |
-15.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
142.28 RM (212.17 ¥) |
134.12 RM (200.00 ¥) |
-5.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (29.82 ¥) |
23.47 RM (35.00 ¥) |
+17.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.50 RM (23.11 ¥) |
4.02 RM (6.00 ¥) |
-74.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
25.00 RM (37.28 ¥) |
8.05 RM (12.00 ¥) |
-67.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
13.05 RM (19.47 ¥) |
16.29 RM (24.29 ¥) |
+24.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.45 RM (5.14 ¥) |
2.14 RM (3.19 ¥) |
-37.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.12 RM (3.16 ¥) |
1.57 RM (2.34 ¥) |
-25.9 % |
Markets | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
29.84 RM (44.50 ¥) |
36.44 RM (54.34 ¥) |
+22.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.78 RM (5.63 ¥) |
7.98 RM (11.90 ¥) |
+111.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.99 RM (4.45 ¥) |
2.47 RM (3.68 ¥) |
-17.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
9.27 RM (13.82 ¥) |
7.77 RM (11.59 ¥) |
-16.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
27.42 RM (40.89 ¥) |
28.10 RM (41.91 ¥) |
+2.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.26 RM (13.81 ¥) |
8.43 RM (12.58 ¥) |
-8.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
20.43 RM (30.47 ¥) |
29.52 RM (44.03 ¥) |
+44.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.38 RM (8.03 ¥) |
4.36 RM (6.50 ¥) |
-19.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.91 RM (4.33 ¥) |
3.08 RM (4.59 ¥) |
+6.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.33 RM (7.94 ¥) |
4.18 RM (6.24 ¥) |
-21.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.03 RM (4.51 ¥) |
2.99 RM (4.45 ¥) |
-1.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.01 RM (3.00 ¥) |
1.79 RM (2.67 ¥) |
-11.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.94 RM (2.90 ¥) |
2.57 RM (3.83 ¥) |
+32.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.55 RM (6.79 ¥) |
1.99 RM (2.96 ¥) |
-56.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.02 RM (4.50 ¥) |
2.89 RM (4.31 ¥) |
-4.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 RM (104.39 ¥) |
67.06 RM (100.00 ¥) |
-4.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
13.84 RM (20.64 ¥) |
4.25 RM (6.33 ¥) |
-69.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
18.92 RM (28.21 ¥) |
8.65 RM (12.90 ¥) |
-54.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (26.84 ¥) |
18.78 RM (28.00 ¥) |
+4.3 % |
Transportation | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (4.47 ¥) |
1.34 RM (2.00 ¥) |
-55.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (74.56 ¥) |
60.35 RM (90.00 ¥) |
+20.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (7.46 ¥) |
8.05 RM (12.00 ¥) |
+60.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 RM (12.00 ¥) |
2.81 RM (4.18 ¥) |
-65.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
15.00 RM (22.37 ¥) |
29.51 RM (44.00 ¥) |
+96.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (11.59 ¥) |
21.74 RM (32.42 ¥) |
+179.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
160,000.00 RM (238,598.21 ¥) |
103,940.43 RM (155,000.00 ¥) |
-35.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
135,022.10 RM (201,350.19 ¥) |
99,123.40 RM (147,816.67 ¥) |
-26.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
268.95 RM (401.07 ¥) |
301.94 RM (450.26 ¥) |
+12.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
50.02 RM (74.59 ¥) |
63.37 RM (94.50 ¥) |
+26.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
118.07 RM (176.08 ¥) |
62.17 RM (92.71 ¥) |
-47.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
206.21 RM (307.51 ¥) |
109.67 RM (163.54 ¥) |
-46.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
35.42 RM (52.81 ¥) |
122.94 RM (183.33 ¥) |
+247.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (29.82 ¥) |
33.53 RM (50.00 ¥) |
+67.6 % |
Childcare | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,063.04 RM (1,585.25 ¥) |
2,059.65 RM (3,071.43 ¥) |
+93.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
32,333.33 RM (48,216.72 ¥) |
86,421.44 RM (128,875.00 ¥) |
+167.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
231.65 RM (345.45 ¥) |
213.10 RM (317.78 ¥) |
-8.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
152.86 RM (227.95 ¥) |
138.60 RM (206.69 ¥) |
-9.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
327.27 RM (488.04 ¥) |
336.09 RM (501.19 ¥) |
+2.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
307.08 RM (457.93 ¥) |
231.66 RM (345.45 ¥) |
-24.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,414.00 RM (3,599.85 ¥) |
2,053.66 RM (3,062.50 ¥) |
-14.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,650.00 RM (2,460.54 ¥) |
1,341.17 RM (2,000.00 ¥) |
-18.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,725.93 RM (7,047.48 ¥) |
5,456.11 RM (8,136.36 ¥) |
+15.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,717.31 RM (4,052.15 ¥) |
3,166.64 RM (4,722.22 ¥) |
+16.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,097.00 RM (1,635.89 ¥) |
4,606.99 RM (6,870.12 ¥) |
+320.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
535.66 RM (798.80 ¥) |
1,923.23 RM (2,867.99 ¥) |
+259.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Guangzhou Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,133.26 RM (9,146.15 ¥) |
5,506.62 RM (8,211.68 ¥) |
-10.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.24 | 4.54 | +7.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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