Cost of Living Comparison Between China and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Malaysia are 7.5% lower than in China (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Malaysia are 14.8% lower than in China | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 36.2% lower than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 11.2% lower than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 3.0% lower than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 9.5% higher than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 ¥ (16.37 RM) |
21.38 ¥ (14.00 RM) |
-14.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 ¥ (130.99 RM) |
152.68 ¥ (100.00 RM) |
-23.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
38.00 ¥ (24.89 RM) |
27.48 ¥ (18.00 RM) |
-27.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
7.00 ¥ (4.58 RM) |
22.90 ¥ (15.00 RM) |
+227.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
16.00 ¥ (10.48 RM) |
30.54 ¥ (20.00 RM) |
+90.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
23.81 ¥ (15.59 RM) |
18.11 ¥ (11.86 RM) |
-23.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.35 ¥ (2.20 RM) |
4.96 ¥ (3.25 RM) |
+47.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.14 ¥ (1.40 RM) |
2.87 ¥ (1.88 RM) |
+34.2 % |
Markets | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
53.51 ¥ (35.05 RM) |
41.33 ¥ (27.07 RM) |
-22.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
10.69 ¥ (7.00 RM) |
5.27 ¥ (3.45 RM) |
-50.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.14 ¥ (2.06 RM) |
3.78 ¥ (2.48 RM) |
+20.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
12.47 ¥ (8.17 RM) |
13.04 ¥ (8.54 RM) |
+4.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
42.13 ¥ (27.59 RM) |
40.09 ¥ (26.25 RM) |
-4.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
11.63 ¥ (7.62 RM) |
12.20 ¥ (7.99 RM) |
+4.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
38.62 ¥ (25.30 RM) |
24.41 ¥ (15.98 RM) |
-36.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.99 ¥ (3.93 RM) |
7.65 ¥ (5.01 RM) |
+27.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.45 ¥ (2.91 RM) |
3.81 ¥ (2.50 RM) |
-14.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.20 ¥ (3.41 RM) |
7.90 ¥ (5.17 RM) |
+51.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.95 ¥ (2.59 RM) |
3.97 ¥ (2.60 RM) |
+0.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.55 ¥ (1.67 RM) |
2.58 ¥ (1.69 RM) |
+1.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
3.05 ¥ (1.99 RM) |
3.08 ¥ (2.02 RM) |
+1.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.61 ¥ (3.02 RM) |
6.50 ¥ (4.26 RM) |
+40.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
4.04 ¥ (2.65 RM) |
3.78 ¥ (2.48 RM) |
-6.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
83.75 ¥ (54.85 RM) |
106.88 ¥ (70.00 RM) |
+27.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.85 ¥ (3.83 RM) |
17.10 ¥ (11.20 RM) |
+192.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
12.82 ¥ (8.40 RM) |
23.89 ¥ (15.65 RM) |
+86.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (16.37 RM) |
27.48 ¥ (18.00 RM) |
+9.9 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 ¥ (1.96 RM) |
4.58 ¥ (3.00 RM) |
+52.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
200.00 ¥ (130.99 RM) |
76.34 ¥ (50.00 RM) |
-61.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 ¥ (6.55 RM) |
6.11 ¥ (4.00 RM) |
-38.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.02 ¥ (2.64 RM) |
7.37 ¥ (4.83 RM) |
+83.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
48.00 ¥ (31.44 RM) |
30.54 ¥ (20.00 RM) |
-36.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
32.25 ¥ (21.12 RM) |
11.86 ¥ (7.77 RM) |
-63.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
149,400.00 ¥ (97,849.44 RM) |
244,505.90 ¥ (160,139.00 RM) |
+63.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
131,352.50 ¥ (86,029.24 RM) |
197,505.36 ¥ (129,356.02 RM) |
+50.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
385.06 ¥ (252.19 RM) |
324.57 ¥ (212.58 RM) |
-15.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
89.16 ¥ (58.39 RM) |
64.38 ¥ (42.16 RM) |
-27.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
88.17 ¥ (57.75 RM) |
177.68 ¥ (116.37 RM) |
+101.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
309.20 ¥ (202.51 RM) |
238.86 ¥ (156.44 RM) |
-22.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
109.61 ¥ (71.79 RM) |
43.64 ¥ (28.58 RM) |
-60.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
50.00 ¥ (32.75 RM) |
28.86 ¥ (18.90 RM) |
-42.3 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
3,583.83 ¥ (2,347.23 RM) |
1,122.47 ¥ (735.16 RM) |
-68.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
144,134.42 ¥ (94,400.76 RM) |
42,731.50 ¥ (27,986.97 RM) |
-70.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
374.59 ¥ (245.34 RM) |
369.12 ¥ (241.76 RM) |
-1.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
238.54 ¥ (156.23 RM) |
201.86 ¥ (132.21 RM) |
-15.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
552.29 ¥ (361.72 RM) |
465.96 ¥ (305.18 RM) |
-15.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
601.77 ¥ (394.13 RM) |
411.57 ¥ (269.56 RM) |
-31.6 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,632.33 ¥ (2,378.99 RM) |
2,376.49 ¥ (1,556.48 RM) |
-34.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,967.59 ¥ (1,288.67 RM) |
1,713.87 ¥ (1,122.50 RM) |
-12.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,991.90 ¥ (5,234.29 RM) |
4,287.63 ¥ (2,808.18 RM) |
-46.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
4,029.13 ¥ (2,638.88 RM) |
2,864.29 ¥ (1,875.97 RM) |
-28.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,715.21 ¥ (3,088.22 RM) |
1,224.84 ¥ (802.21 RM) |
-74.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,500.82 ¥ (1,637.91 RM) |
691.18 ¥ (452.69 RM) |
-72.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,626.89 ¥ (4,340.28 RM) |
6,177.89 ¥ (4,046.21 RM) |
-6.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.63 | 4.05 | -12.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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