Cost of Living Comparison Between Moscow and Kuala Lumpur 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur is 29.7% lower than in Moscow (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Kuala Lumpur is 41.1% lower than in Moscow | |
| Rent Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 62.1% lower than in Moscow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 48.1% lower than in Moscow | |
| Groceries Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 0.3% lower than in Moscow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kuala Lumpur is 43.5% higher than in Moscow | |
Restaurants | Moscow Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
$13.80 (₽1,000.00) |
$4.94 (RM20.00) |
-64.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
$69.01 (₽5,000.00) |
$27.16 (RM110.00) |
-60.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
$8.28 (₽600.00) |
$4.94 (RM20.00) |
-40.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
$5.52 (₽400.00) |
$4.44 (RM18.00) |
-19.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$5.52 (₽400.00) |
$6.17 (RM25.00) |
+11.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
$4.02 (₽291.56) |
$3.22 (RM13.04) |
-20.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
$1.74 (₽126.32) |
$0.79 (RM3.21) |
-54.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
$0.92 (₽66.78) |
$0.49 (RM2.00) |
-46.5 % |
Markets | Moscow Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
$1.40 (₽101.49) |
$2.20 (RM8.92) |
+57.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
$1.01 (₽72.89) |
$1.01 (RM4.11) |
+0.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
$0.83 (₽60.46) |
$0.85 (RM3.46) |
+2.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
$2.15 (₽155.88) |
$2.59 (RM10.49) |
+20.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
$6.66 (₽482.84) |
$6.87 (RM27.82) |
+3.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
$3.09 (₽224.10) |
$2.34 (RM9.49) |
-24.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
$6.83 (₽494.78) |
$4.49 (RM18.17) |
-34.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.01 (₽72.96) |
$1.62 (RM6.57) |
+61.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.91 (₽66.21) |
$0.88 (RM3.58) |
-3.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.93 (₽67.67) |
$1.14 (RM4.60) |
+21.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.01 (₽145.95) |
$0.75 (RM3.02) |
-63.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.41 (₽29.73) |
$0.64 (RM2.58) |
+55.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.33 (₽23.78) |
$0.68 (RM2.75) |
+107.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
$1.80 (₽130.76) |
$1.22 (RM4.94) |
-32.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
$0.94 (₽67.82) |
$0.68 (RM2.74) |
-27.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
$12.42 (₽900.00) |
$19.13 (RM77.50) |
+54.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
$1.26 (₽91.05) |
$3.45 (RM13.95) |
+174.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$2.59 (₽187.43) |
$5.16 (RM20.89) |
+99.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
$3.45 (₽250.00) |
$4.44 (RM18.00) |
+28.8 % |
Transportation | Moscow Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
$1.10 (₽80.00) |
$0.74 (RM3.00) |
-32.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
$47.76 (₽3,460.00) |
$12.34 (RM50.00) |
-74.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
$3.71 (₽269.00) |
$1.23 (RM5.00) |
-66.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
$1.11 (₽80.47) |
$1.99 (RM8.05) |
+78.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
$10.77 (₽780.00) |
$4.94 (RM20.00) |
-54.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
$0.96 (₽69.27) |
$0.72 (RM2.91) |
-24.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
$41,407.97 (₽3,000,000.00) |
$42,110.46 (RM170,560.00) |
+1.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
$40,452.96 (₽2,930,809.52) |
$35,116.11 (RM142,230.77) |
-13.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Moscow Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
$206.05 (₽14,928.49) |
$66.74 (RM270.33) |
-67.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
$9.65 (₽699.46) |
$9.66 (RM39.12) |
+0.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
$10.28 (₽744.53) |
$26.75 (RM108.35) |
+160.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Moscow Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
$45.47 (₽3,294.42) |
$50.23 (RM203.46) |
+10.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
$47.48 (₽3,440.00) |
$6.60 (RM26.75) |
-86.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
$9.66 (₽700.00) |
$5.43 (RM22.00) |
-43.8 % |
Childcare | Moscow Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
$783.50 (₽56,764.71) |
$300.85 (RM1,218.54) |
-61.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
$22,853.33 (₽1,655,719.71) |
$12,425.93 (RM50,328.75) |
-45.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Moscow Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
$99.79 (₽7,229.44) |
$74.02 (RM299.82) |
-25.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
$68.54 (₽4,965.52) |
$41.27 (RM167.17) |
-39.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
$153.80 (₽11,142.86) |
$91.71 (RM371.44) |
-40.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
$188.44 (₽13,652.17) |
$97.26 (RM393.95) |
-48.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Moscow Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$1,638.57 (₽118,714.29) |
$641.93 (RM2,600.00) |
-60.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$863.82 (₽62,583.33) |
$381.14 (RM1,543.75) |
-55.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$3,408.19 (₽246,923.08) |
$1,220.37 (RM4,942.86) |
-64.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$1,648.92 (₽119,464.29) |
$618.78 (RM2,506.25) |
-62.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Moscow Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
$1,055.13 (₽76,443.80) |
$384.11 (RM1,555.77) |
-63.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
$460.32 (₽33,350.07) |
$136.07 (RM551.12) |
-70.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Moscow Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
$2,029.87 (₽147,063.47) |
$1,715.03 (RM6,946.38) |
-15.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.32 | 4.28 | -78.9 % |
| Last update: | 14 June 2026 | 4 June 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 438 | 155 | |
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