Cost of Living Comparison Between China and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 2.0% higher than in China (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 3.2% lower than in China | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 21.6% lower than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 6.6% higher than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 14.1% higher than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 3.2% higher than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 ¥ (12.00 RM) |
24.99 ¥ (15.00 RM) |
+25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
180.00 ¥ (108.03 RM) |
166.61 ¥ (100.00 RM) |
-7.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.00 ¥ (21.01 RM) |
31.66 ¥ (19.00 RM) |
-9.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
7.00 ¥ (4.20 RM) |
25.41 ¥ (15.25 RM) |
+263.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.00 ¥ (9.00 RM) |
33.32 ¥ (20.00 RM) |
+122.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
22.23 ¥ (13.35 RM) |
19.43 ¥ (11.66 RM) |
-12.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.29 ¥ (1.98 RM) |
5.42 ¥ (3.26 RM) |
+64.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.07 ¥ (1.24 RM) |
2.92 ¥ (1.76 RM) |
+41.3 % |
Markets | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
49.18 ¥ (29.51 RM) |
48.18 ¥ (28.92 RM) |
-2.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
10.87 ¥ (6.53 RM) |
6.12 ¥ (3.68 RM) |
-43.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.06 ¥ (1.84 RM) |
4.37 ¥ (2.62 RM) |
+42.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.62 ¥ (6.98 RM) |
14.49 ¥ (8.69 RM) |
+24.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
42.38 ¥ (25.44 RM) |
44.32 ¥ (26.60 RM) |
+4.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.77 ¥ (6.47 RM) |
12.95 ¥ (7.77 RM) |
+20.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
35.25 ¥ (21.16 RM) |
26.80 ¥ (16.09 RM) |
-24.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.80 ¥ (3.48 RM) |
8.94 ¥ (5.37 RM) |
+54.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.15 ¥ (2.49 RM) |
4.67 ¥ (2.80 RM) |
+12.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.87 ¥ (2.92 RM) |
8.33 ¥ (5.00 RM) |
+71.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.82 ¥ (2.29 RM) |
4.80 ¥ (2.88 RM) |
+25.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.44 ¥ (1.47 RM) |
3.46 ¥ (2.08 RM) |
+41.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.96 ¥ (1.78 RM) |
3.87 ¥ (2.33 RM) |
+31.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.35 ¥ (2.61 RM) |
7.36 ¥ (4.42 RM) |
+69.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.97 ¥ (2.38 RM) |
3.98 ¥ (2.39 RM) |
+0.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
80.00 ¥ (48.02 RM) |
124.96 ¥ (75.00 RM) |
+56.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.78 ¥ (3.47 RM) |
19.93 ¥ (11.96 RM) |
+244.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.81 ¥ (7.09 RM) |
26.20 ¥ (15.72 RM) |
+121.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (15.00 RM) |
29.99 ¥ (18.00 RM) |
+20.0 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 ¥ (1.80 RM) |
5.00 ¥ (3.00 RM) |
+66.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
180.00 ¥ (108.03 RM) |
83.31 ¥ (50.00 RM) |
-53.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 ¥ (6.00 RM) |
8.33 ¥ (5.00 RM) |
-16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.02 ¥ (2.41 RM) |
10.06 ¥ (6.04 RM) |
+149.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
48.00 ¥ (28.81 RM) |
39.15 ¥ (23.50 RM) |
-18.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
31.22 ¥ (18.74 RM) |
12.95 ¥ (7.77 RM) |
-58.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
140,000.00 ¥ (84,026.51 RM) |
279,078.59 ¥ (167,500.00 RM) |
+99.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
121,651.35 ¥ (73,013.85 RM) |
221,348.01 ¥ (132,850.72 RM) |
+82.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
370.14 ¥ (222.16 RM) |
353.65 ¥ (212.26 RM) |
-4.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
72.22 ¥ (43.34 RM) |
74.37 ¥ (44.64 RM) |
+3.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
83.81 ¥ (50.30 RM) |
190.04 ¥ (114.06 RM) |
+126.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
294.58 ¥ (176.80 RM) |
258.77 ¥ (155.31 RM) |
-12.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
108.02 ¥ (64.84 RM) |
46.80 ¥ (28.09 RM) |
-56.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 ¥ (27.01 RM) |
33.32 ¥ (20.00 RM) |
-25.9 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
3,006.82 ¥ (1,804.66 RM) |
1,256.96 ¥ (754.42 RM) |
-58.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
128,883.37 ¥ (77,354.43 RM) |
49,520.83 ¥ (29,721.88 RM) |
-61.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
334.87 ¥ (200.98 RM) |
424.01 ¥ (254.48 RM) |
+26.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
236.09 ¥ (141.70 RM) |
235.75 ¥ (141.49 RM) |
-0.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
524.07 ¥ (314.54 RM) |
531.62 ¥ (319.07 RM) |
+1.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
546.61 ¥ (328.07 RM) |
461.09 ¥ (276.74 RM) |
-15.6 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,207.92 ¥ (1,925.36 RM) |
2,731.78 ¥ (1,639.59 RM) |
-14.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,958.64 ¥ (1,175.56 RM) |
1,882.89 ¥ (1,130.09 RM) |
-3.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,005.46 ¥ (4,204.60 RM) |
4,839.71 ¥ (2,904.74 RM) |
-30.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
4,012.25 ¥ (2,408.11 RM) |
3,226.07 ¥ (1,936.25 RM) |
-19.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,493.11 ¥ (2,696.72 RM) |
1,351.16 ¥ (810.95 RM) |
-69.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,195.35 ¥ (1,317.63 RM) |
774.29 ¥ (464.72 RM) |
-64.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,746.75 ¥ (4,049.33 RM) |
6,734.86 ¥ (4,042.19 RM) |
-0.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.13 | 4.17 | +0.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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