Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Warsaw 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Warsaw are 26.9% higher than in Kuala Lumpur (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Warsaw are 46.3% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Rent Prices in Warsaw are 109.5% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Restaurant Prices in Warsaw are 81.8% higher than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Groceries Prices in Warsaw are 4.9% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Warsaw is 17.0% lower than in Kuala Lumpur | |
Restaurants | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (13.74 zł) |
43.67 RM (40.00 zł) |
+191.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
120.00 RM (109.91 zł) |
218.35 RM (200.00 zł) |
+82.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
18.00 RM (16.49 zł) |
32.75 RM (30.00 zł) |
+82.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
18.00 RM (16.49 zł) |
15.28 RM (14.00 zł) |
-15.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (18.32 zł) |
15.28 RM (14.00 zł) |
-23.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
12.23 RM (11.20 zł) |
15.00 RM (13.74 zł) |
+22.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.93 RM (2.68 zł) |
7.83 RM (7.17 zł) |
+167.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.85 RM (1.69 zł) |
7.24 RM (6.63 zł) |
+291.6 % |
Markets | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
29.32 RM (26.86 zł) |
16.86 RM (15.45 zł) |
-42.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.35 RM (3.07 zł) |
4.54 RM (4.16 zł) |
+35.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.78 RM (2.55 zł) |
3.28 RM (3.00 zł) |
+17.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.31 RM (7.61 zł) |
13.52 RM (12.38 zł) |
+62.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
21.44 RM (19.64 zł) |
18.46 RM (16.91 zł) |
-13.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
8.50 RM (7.79 zł) |
12.19 RM (11.17 zł) |
+43.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
21.20 RM (19.42 zł) |
23.06 RM (21.12 zł) |
+8.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.47 RM (5.01 zł) |
1.92 RM (1.76 zł) |
-64.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.95 RM (2.70 zł) |
3.19 RM (2.92 zł) |
+8.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.66 RM (5.19 zł) |
3.54 RM (3.24 zł) |
-37.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.04 RM (2.79 zł) |
7.07 RM (6.48 zł) |
+132.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.12 RM (1.94 zł) |
1.75 RM (1.60 zł) |
-17.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.92 RM (1.76 zł) |
2.04 RM (1.87 zł) |
+6.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.32 RM (3.96 zł) |
5.50 RM (5.03 zł) |
+27.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.82 RM (2.59 zł) |
2.72 RM (2.49 zł) |
-3.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
67.00 RM (61.37 zł) |
32.75 RM (30.00 zł) |
-51.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.76 RM (10.77 zł) |
4.68 RM (4.29 zł) |
-60.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
17.06 RM (15.63 zł) |
6.98 RM (6.39 zł) |
-59.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (16.49 zł) |
19.65 RM (18.00 zł) |
+9.2 % |
Transportation | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (2.75 zł) |
4.80 RM (4.40 zł) |
+60.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (45.80 zł) |
120.09 RM (110.00 zł) |
+140.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (4.58 zł) |
8.73 RM (8.00 zł) |
+74.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 RM (7.37 zł) |
5.27 RM (4.83 zł) |
-34.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
15.00 RM (13.74 zł) |
43.67 RM (40.00 zł) |
+191.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.83 RM (7.17 zł) |
28.39 RM (26.00 zł) |
+262.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
160,000.00 RM (146,553.15 zł) |
119,547.07 RM (109,500.00 zł) |
-25.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
130,973.11 RM (119,965.76 zł) |
110,993.60 RM (101,665.38 zł) |
-15.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
218.12 RM (199.79 zł) |
1,267.51 RM (1,160.98 zł) |
+481.1 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.48 RM (0.44 zł) |
0.46 RM (0.42 zł) |
-4.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
112.60 RM (103.14 zł) |
63.78 RM (58.42 zł) |
-43.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
195.72 RM (179.27 zł) |
160.42 RM (146.93 zł) |
-18.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
33.85 RM (31.00 zł) |
86.81 RM (79.52 zł) |
+156.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (18.32 zł) |
32.75 RM (30.00 zł) |
+63.8 % |
Childcare | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,137.18 RM (1,041.61 zł) |
2,066.03 RM (1,892.40 zł) |
+81.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
38,333.33 RM (35,111.69 zł) |
49,706.00 RM (45,528.57 zł) |
+29.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
211.60 RM (193.82 zł) |
354.80 RM (324.98 zł) |
+67.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.08 RM (129.22 zł) |
161.56 RM (147.99 zł) |
+14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
315.09 RM (288.61 zł) |
389.08 RM (356.38 zł) |
+23.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
325.19 RM (297.86 zł) |
446.15 RM (408.66 zł) |
+37.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,148.65 RM (1,968.07 zł) |
4,141.72 RM (3,793.64 zł) |
+92.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,357.89 RM (1,243.77 zł) |
3,168.23 RM (2,901.96 zł) |
+133.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,294.59 RM (3,933.66 zł) |
8,232.82 RM (7,540.91 zł) |
+91.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,369.23 RM (2,170.11 zł) |
5,761.06 RM (5,276.88 zł) |
+143.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,046.16 RM (958.23 zł) |
2,081.34 RM (1,906.42 zł) |
+99.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
505.44 RM (462.96 zł) |
1,253.83 RM (1,148.45 zł) |
+148.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kuala Lumpur Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,606.49 RM (5,135.30 zł) |
6,805.75 RM (6,233.77 zł) |
+21.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.76 | 8.27 | +120.1 % |
| Last update: | June 2023 | June 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 357 | 587 |
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