Cost of Living Comparison Between Warsaw and Kuala Lumpur 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 25.0% lower than in Warsaw (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kuala Lumpur are 36.7% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Rent Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 57.3% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 41.8% lower than in Warsaw | |
| Groceries Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 3.9% higher than in Warsaw | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kuala Lumpur is 15.9% higher than in Warsaw | |
Restaurants | Warsaw Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 zł (47.27 RM) |
16.84 zł (19.89 RM) |
-57.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 zł (236.35 RM) |
121.44 zł (143.50 RM) |
-39.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
33.00 zł (39.00 RM) |
16.92 zł (20.00 RM) |
-48.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 zł (18.91 RM) |
13.12 zł (15.50 RM) |
-18.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.00 zł (17.73 RM) |
21.16 zł (25.00 RM) |
+41.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
14.29 zł (16.88 RM) |
10.83 zł (12.80 RM) |
-24.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
7.12 zł (8.41 RM) |
2.99 zł (3.53 RM) |
-58.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
6.87 zł (8.12 RM) |
1.84 zł (2.17 RM) |
-73.3 % |
Markets | Warsaw Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
15.31 zł (18.09 RM) |
25.55 zł (30.19 RM) |
+66.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
4.04 zł (4.77 RM) |
3.20 zł (3.78 RM) |
-20.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.02 zł (3.57 RM) |
2.47 zł (2.92 RM) |
-18.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
12.29 zł (14.52 RM) |
7.87 zł (9.30 RM) |
-35.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
16.50 zł (19.49 RM) |
23.20 zł (27.42 RM) |
+40.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.71 zł (12.66 RM) |
7.66 zł (9.05 RM) |
-28.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
20.78 zł (24.56 RM) |
17.62 zł (20.82 RM) |
-15.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.69 zł (1.99 RM) |
4.48 zł (5.30 RM) |
+166.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.92 zł (3.45 RM) |
2.44 zł (2.89 RM) |
-16.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.34 zł (3.94 RM) |
4.51 zł (5.33 RM) |
+35.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
5.42 zł (6.41 RM) |
2.56 zł (3.02 RM) |
-52.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.54 zł (1.81 RM) |
1.70 zł (2.01 RM) |
+11.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.12 zł (2.50 RM) |
1.65 zł (1.95 RM) |
-22.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.27 zł (6.23 RM) |
3.85 zł (4.55 RM) |
-26.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.64 zł (3.12 RM) |
2.54 zł (3.00 RM) |
-3.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 zł (35.45 RM) |
59.23 zł (70.00 RM) |
+97.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.45 zł (5.26 RM) |
11.71 zł (13.84 RM) |
+163.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.57 zł (7.76 RM) |
16.01 zł (18.92 RM) |
+143.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
19.00 zł (22.45 RM) |
15.23 zł (18.00 RM) |
-19.8 % |
Transportation | Warsaw Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.40 zł (5.20 RM) |
2.54 zł (3.00 RM) |
-42.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
110.00 zł (129.99 RM) |
42.31 zł (50.00 RM) |
-61.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
8.00 zł (9.45 RM) |
4.23 zł (5.00 RM) |
-47.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 zł (5.71 RM) |
6.81 zł (8.05 RM) |
+41.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
40.00 zł (47.27 RM) |
12.69 zł (15.00 RM) |
-68.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
25.18 zł (29.75 RM) |
6.58 zł (7.77 RM) |
-73.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
122,100.00 zł (144,290.37 RM) |
135,393.65 zł (160,000.00 RM) |
+10.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
110,950.00 zł (131,113.98 RM) |
114,257.09 zł (135,022.10 RM) |
+3.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Warsaw Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
1,213.81 zł (1,434.41 RM) |
230.94 zł (272.91 RM) |
-81.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
36.63 zł (43.28 RM) |
42.74 zł (50.50 RM) |
+16.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
61.49 zł (72.67 RM) |
100.47 zł (118.73 RM) |
+63.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Warsaw Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
159.27 zł (188.21 RM) |
175.84 zł (207.80 RM) |
+10.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
91.90 zł (108.61 RM) |
29.97 zł (35.42 RM) |
-67.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
30.00 zł (35.45 RM) |
16.92 zł (20.00 RM) |
-43.6 % |
Childcare | Warsaw Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,152.59 zł (2,543.81 RM) |
884.99 zł (1,045.83 RM) |
-58.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
53,689.14 zł (63,446.57 RM) |
27,360.80 zł (32,333.33 RM) |
-49.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Warsaw Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
407.81 zł (481.93 RM) |
193.26 zł (228.38 RM) |
-52.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
201.00 zł (237.53 RM) |
125.42 zł (148.22 RM) |
-37.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
437.37 zł (516.86 RM) |
277.86 zł (328.36 RM) |
-36.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
567.95 zł (671.17 RM) |
256.23 zł (302.80 RM) |
-54.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Warsaw Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
4,619.33 zł (5,458.84 RM) |
2,061.12 zł (2,435.70 RM) |
-55.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,521.57 zł (4,161.57 RM) |
1,412.80 zł (1,669.57 RM) |
-59.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
8,510.00 zł (10,056.60 RM) |
3,992.30 zł (4,717.86 RM) |
-53.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
6,094.86 zł (7,202.54 RM) |
2,256.00 zł (2,666.00 RM) |
-63.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Warsaw Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,253.75 zł (2,663.35 RM) |
923.87 zł (1,091.77 RM) |
-59.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,478.89 zł (1,747.66 RM) |
449.66 zł (531.38 RM) |
-69.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Warsaw Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,873.34 zł (8,122.50 RM) |
5,043.41 zł (5,960.00 RM) |
-26.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.87 | 4.21 | -46.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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