Cost of Living Comparison Between Stockholm and Kuala Lumpur 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 46.5% lower than in Stockholm (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kuala Lumpur are 51.5% lower than in Stockholm | |
| Rent Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 62.3% lower than in Stockholm | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 59.4% lower than in Stockholm | |
| Groceries Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 36.2% lower than in Stockholm | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kuala Lumpur is 19.9% lower than in Stockholm | |
Restaurants | Stockholm Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
65.43 RM (150.00 kr) |
19.79 RM (45.37 kr) |
-69.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
372.90 RM (854.85 kr) |
142.17 RM (325.92 kr) |
-61.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
46.68 RM (107.00 kr) |
20.00 RM (45.85 kr) |
-57.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
32.72 RM (75.00 kr) |
15.50 RM (35.53 kr) |
-52.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
30.97 RM (71.00 kr) |
25.00 RM (57.31 kr) |
-19.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
19.47 RM (44.63 kr) |
13.05 RM (29.93 kr) |
-33.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
10.76 RM (24.67 kr) |
3.45 RM (7.90 kr) |
-68.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
9.48 RM (21.74 kr) |
2.12 RM (4.86 kr) |
-77.7 % |
Markets | Stockholm Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
25.96 RM (59.51 kr) |
29.84 RM (68.41 kr) |
+14.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
11.66 RM (26.74 kr) |
3.78 RM (8.66 kr) |
-67.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
7.75 RM (17.76 kr) |
2.99 RM (6.85 kr) |
-61.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
19.02 RM (43.61 kr) |
9.27 RM (21.24 kr) |
-51.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
22.38 RM (51.31 kr) |
27.42 RM (62.86 kr) |
+22.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
24.72 RM (56.68 kr) |
9.26 RM (21.23 kr) |
-62.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
37.77 RM (86.59 kr) |
20.43 RM (46.84 kr) |
-45.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.58 RM (15.09 kr) |
5.38 RM (12.34 kr) |
-18.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
5.19 RM (11.90 kr) |
2.91 RM (6.66 kr) |
-44.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
6.57 RM (15.06 kr) |
5.33 RM (12.21 kr) |
-18.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
9.42 RM (21.60 kr) |
3.03 RM (6.94 kr) |
-67.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
3.29 RM (7.53 kr) |
2.01 RM (4.62 kr) |
-38.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
3.83 RM (8.79 kr) |
1.94 RM (4.46 kr) |
-49.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
10.64 RM (24.39 kr) |
4.55 RM (10.44 kr) |
-57.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
6.52 RM (14.95 kr) |
3.02 RM (6.93 kr) |
-53.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
52.35 RM (120.00 kr) |
70.00 RM (160.47 kr) |
+33.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
8.67 RM (19.89 kr) |
13.84 RM (31.73 kr) |
+59.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
9.89 RM (22.67 kr) |
18.92 RM (43.36 kr) |
+91.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
30.97 RM (71.00 kr) |
18.00 RM (41.26 kr) |
-41.9 % |
Transportation | Stockholm Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
18.32 RM (42.00 kr) |
3.00 RM (6.88 kr) |
-83.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
444.94 RM (1,020.00 kr) |
50.00 RM (114.62 kr) |
-88.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
26.17 RM (60.00 kr) |
5.00 RM (11.46 kr) |
-80.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
21.06 RM (48.28 kr) |
8.05 RM (18.45 kr) |
-61.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
246.46 RM (565.00 kr) |
15.00 RM (34.39 kr) |
-93.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
32.57 RM (74.67 kr) |
7.77 RM (17.82 kr) |
-76.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
134,790.79 RM (309,000.00 kr) |
160,000.00 RM (366,790.63 kr) |
+18.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
141,082.37 RM (323,423.08 kr) |
135,702.91 RM (311,090.97 kr) |
-3.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Stockholm Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
707.57 RM (1,622.05 kr) |
281.64 RM (645.64 kr) |
-60.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
118.84 RM (272.42 kr) |
50.02 RM (114.67 kr) |
-57.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
137.29 RM (314.74 kr) |
118.07 RM (270.68 kr) |
-14.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Stockholm Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
183.18 RM (419.92 kr) |
206.21 RM (472.73 kr) |
+12.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
160.58 RM (368.12 kr) |
35.42 RM (81.19 kr) |
-77.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
67.40 RM (154.50 kr) |
20.00 RM (45.85 kr) |
-70.3 % |
Childcare | Stockholm Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
644.07 RM (1,476.50 kr) |
1,063.04 RM (2,436.96 kr) |
+65.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
32,862.05 RM (75,334.33 kr) |
32,333.33 RM (74,122.27 kr) |
-1.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Stockholm Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
368.28 RM (844.27 kr) |
231.65 RM (531.05 kr) |
-37.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
197.59 RM (452.96 kr) |
152.86 RM (350.42 kr) |
-22.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
442.99 RM (1,015.53 kr) |
327.27 RM (750.25 kr) |
-26.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
659.96 RM (1,512.93 kr) |
307.08 RM (703.97 kr) |
-53.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Stockholm Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
7,099.84 RM (16,275.96 kr) |
2,406.52 RM (5,516.81 kr) |
-66.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
4,387.21 RM (10,057.41 kr) |
1,650.00 RM (3,782.53 kr) |
-62.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
11,545.22 RM (26,466.75 kr) |
4,725.93 RM (10,833.91 kr) |
-59.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
7,439.04 RM (17,053.57 kr) |
2,717.31 RM (6,229.27 kr) |
-63.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Stockholm Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,261.95 RM (9,770.28 kr) |
1,096.93 RM (2,514.66 kr) |
-74.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,358.72 RM (5,407.22 kr) |
535.66 RM (1,227.98 kr) |
-77.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Stockholm Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
15,422.31 RM (35,354.74 kr) |
5,993.35 RM (13,739.40 kr) |
-61.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.51 | 4.24 | -6.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 288 | 279 |
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