Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 44.8% lower than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kuala Lumpur are 58.7% lower than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 76.8% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 61.2% lower than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Kuala Lumpur are 13.4% lower than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kuala Lumpur is 24.8% lower than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 AED (51.64 RM) |
15.33 AED (19.79 RM) |
-61.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
300.00 AED (387.32 RM) |
110.19 AED (142.26 RM) |
-63.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.00 AED (45.19 RM) |
15.49 AED (20.00 RM) |
-55.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 AED (58.10 RM) |
12.01 AED (15.50 RM) |
-73.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
47.50 AED (61.33 RM) |
19.36 AED (25.00 RM) |
-59.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
21.49 AED (27.74 RM) |
10.11 AED (13.05 RM) |
-52.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
4.13 AED (5.34 RM) |
2.67 AED (3.45 RM) |
-35.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.75 AED (3.55 RM) |
1.64 AED (2.12 RM) |
-40.3 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
27.20 AED (35.11 RM) |
23.11 AED (29.84 RM) |
-15.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
5.39 AED (6.96 RM) |
2.93 AED (3.78 RM) |
-45.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.74 AED (4.83 RM) |
2.31 AED (2.99 RM) |
-38.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.83 AED (15.28 RM) |
7.18 AED (9.27 RM) |
-39.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
16.86 AED (21.76 RM) |
21.24 AED (27.42 RM) |
+26.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
12.88 AED (16.63 RM) |
7.17 AED (9.26 RM) |
-44.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
15.67 AED (20.23 RM) |
15.82 AED (20.43 RM) |
+1.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.78 AED (4.89 RM) |
4.17 AED (5.38 RM) |
+10.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
3.24 AED (4.18 RM) |
2.25 AED (2.91 RM) |
-30.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.05 AED (3.94 RM) |
4.13 AED (5.33 RM) |
+35.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.68 AED (3.46 RM) |
2.34 AED (3.03 RM) |
-12.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.66 AED (2.14 RM) |
1.56 AED (2.01 RM) |
-5.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.02 AED (2.61 RM) |
1.51 AED (1.94 RM) |
-25.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
6.26 AED (8.08 RM) |
3.53 AED (4.55 RM) |
-43.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.36 AED (3.05 RM) |
2.34 AED (3.02 RM) |
-0.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
55.00 AED (71.01 RM) |
54.22 AED (70.00 RM) |
-1.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.21 AED (15.76 RM) |
10.72 AED (13.84 RM) |
-12.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
18.50 AED (23.88 RM) |
14.65 AED (18.92 RM) |
-20.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
23.00 AED (29.69 RM) |
13.94 AED (18.00 RM) |
-39.4 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
7.00 AED (9.04 RM) |
2.32 AED (3.00 RM) |
-66.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
300.00 AED (387.32 RM) |
38.73 AED (50.00 RM) |
-87.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
12.00 AED (15.49 RM) |
3.87 AED (5.00 RM) |
-67.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 AED (6.23 RM) |
6.23 AED (8.05 RM) |
+29.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
35.00 AED (45.19 RM) |
11.62 AED (15.00 RM) |
-66.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
11.52 AED (14.87 RM) |
6.02 AED (7.77 RM) |
-47.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
150,000.00 AED (193,661.68 RM) |
123,927.46 AED (160,000.00 RM) |
-17.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
83,689.79 AED (108,050.03 RM) |
104,580.91 AED (135,022.10 RM) |
+25.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
753.75 AED (973.15 RM) |
208.31 AED (268.95 RM) |
-72.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
217.61 AED (280.95 RM) |
38.74 AED (50.02 RM) |
-82.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
351.95 AED (454.39 RM) |
91.45 AED (118.07 RM) |
-74.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
337.15 AED (435.29 RM) |
159.72 AED (206.21 RM) |
-52.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
182.20 AED (235.23 RM) |
27.43 AED (35.42 RM) |
-84.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
50.00 AED (64.55 RM) |
15.49 AED (20.00 RM) |
-69.0 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,729.03 AED (3,523.39 RM) |
823.38 AED (1,063.04 RM) |
-69.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
53,179.49 AED (68,658.86 RM) |
25,043.67 AED (32,333.33 RM) |
-52.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
229.32 AED (296.07 RM) |
179.43 AED (231.65 RM) |
-21.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
219.09 AED (282.86 RM) |
118.39 AED (152.86 RM) |
-46.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
362.50 AED (468.02 RM) |
253.49 AED (327.27 RM) |
-30.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
355.62 AED (459.14 RM) |
237.85 AED (307.08 RM) |
-33.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
7,931.94 AED (10,240.75 RM) |
1,869.76 AED (2,414.00 RM) |
-76.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
4,885.45 AED (6,307.50 RM) |
1,278.00 AED (1,650.00 RM) |
-73.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
15,099.19 AED (19,494.23 RM) |
3,660.45 AED (4,725.93 RM) |
-75.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
10,432.58 AED (13,469.27 RM) |
2,104.68 AED (2,717.31 RM) |
-79.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,782.53 AED (2,301.38 RM) |
849.67 AED (1,096.99 RM) |
-52.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,004.12 AED (1,296.40 RM) |
414.90 AED (535.66 RM) |
-58.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Kuala Lumpur Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
14,951.93 AED (19,304.10 RM) |
4,642.13 AED (5,993.35 RM) |
-69.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.10 | 4.24 | -16.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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