Cost of Living Comparison Between China and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 6.5% higher than in China (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 1.8% higher than in China | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 15.1% lower than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 14.6% higher than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 17.1% higher than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 6.3% lower than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 ¥ (11.82 RM) |
25.38 ¥ (15.00 RM) |
+26.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
160.00 ¥ (94.55 RM) |
169.22 ¥ (100.00 RM) |
+5.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.00 ¥ (20.68 RM) |
33.84 ¥ (20.00 RM) |
-3.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
7.00 ¥ (4.14 RM) |
25.38 ¥ (15.00 RM) |
+262.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.00 ¥ (8.86 RM) |
33.84 ¥ (20.00 RM) |
+125.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
21.27 ¥ (12.57 RM) |
19.89 ¥ (11.75 RM) |
-6.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.30 ¥ (1.95 RM) |
5.46 ¥ (3.23 RM) |
+65.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.02 ¥ (1.19 RM) |
2.84 ¥ (1.68 RM) |
+40.9 % |
Markets | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
48.75 ¥ (28.81 RM) |
49.16 ¥ (29.05 RM) |
+0.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
10.72 ¥ (6.33 RM) |
6.37 ¥ (3.76 RM) |
-40.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.08 ¥ (1.82 RM) |
4.44 ¥ (2.63 RM) |
+44.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.38 ¥ (6.73 RM) |
14.56 ¥ (8.61 RM) |
+27.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
42.70 ¥ (25.24 RM) |
43.55 ¥ (25.73 RM) |
+2.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.72 ¥ (6.33 RM) |
13.46 ¥ (7.95 RM) |
+25.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
34.91 ¥ (20.63 RM) |
28.01 ¥ (16.55 RM) |
-19.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.78 ¥ (3.42 RM) |
9.10 ¥ (5.38 RM) |
+57.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.08 ¥ (2.41 RM) |
4.84 ¥ (2.86 RM) |
+18.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.84 ¥ (2.86 RM) |
8.57 ¥ (5.06 RM) |
+76.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.84 ¥ (2.27 RM) |
4.90 ¥ (2.90 RM) |
+27.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.35 ¥ (1.39 RM) |
3.62 ¥ (2.14 RM) |
+53.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.91 ¥ (1.72 RM) |
4.01 ¥ (2.37 RM) |
+37.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.30 ¥ (2.54 RM) |
7.79 ¥ (4.60 RM) |
+81.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.93 ¥ (2.32 RM) |
4.09 ¥ (2.42 RM) |
+4.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
80.00 ¥ (47.28 RM) |
126.91 ¥ (75.00 RM) |
+58.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.82 ¥ (3.44 RM) |
20.66 ¥ (12.21 RM) |
+254.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.83 ¥ (6.99 RM) |
27.36 ¥ (16.17 RM) |
+131.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (14.77 RM) |
30.46 ¥ (18.00 RM) |
+21.8 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 ¥ (1.77 RM) |
5.08 ¥ (3.00 RM) |
+69.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
160.00 ¥ (94.55 RM) |
84.61 ¥ (50.00 RM) |
-47.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 ¥ (5.91 RM) |
8.46 ¥ (5.00 RM) |
-15.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.02 ¥ (2.38 RM) |
10.89 ¥ (6.44 RM) |
+170.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
48.00 ¥ (28.37 RM) |
38.07 ¥ (22.50 RM) |
-20.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
31.15 ¥ (18.41 RM) |
13.14 ¥ (7.77 RM) |
-57.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
140,000.00 ¥ (82,732.70 RM) |
287,673.45 ¥ (170,000.00 RM) |
+105.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
119,956.29 ¥ (70,887.91 RM) |
227,365.25 ¥ (134,361.00 RM) |
+89.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
363.91 ¥ (215.05 RM) |
360.26 ¥ (212.89 RM) |
-1.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
64.51 ¥ (38.12 RM) |
71.75 ¥ (42.40 RM) |
+11.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
80.83 ¥ (47.76 RM) |
190.49 ¥ (112.57 RM) |
+135.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
299.57 ¥ (177.03 RM) |
263.46 ¥ (155.69 RM) |
-12.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
105.94 ¥ (62.61 RM) |
48.23 ¥ (28.50 RM) |
-54.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 ¥ (26.59 RM) |
33.84 ¥ (20.00 RM) |
-24.8 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,911.53 ¥ (1,720.56 RM) |
1,302.41 ¥ (769.65 RM) |
-55.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
126,495.09 ¥ (74,752.00 RM) |
50,616.10 ¥ (29,911.48 RM) |
-60.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
317.78 ¥ (187.79 RM) |
432.61 ¥ (255.65 RM) |
+36.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
233.94 ¥ (138.25 RM) |
238.96 ¥ (141.21 RM) |
+2.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
516.32 ¥ (305.12 RM) |
542.13 ¥ (320.37 RM) |
+5.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
539.51 ¥ (318.82 RM) |
480.16 ¥ (283.75 RM) |
-11.0 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,985.09 ¥ (1,764.03 RM) |
2,801.04 ¥ (1,655.27 RM) |
-6.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,848.56 ¥ (1,092.40 RM) |
1,917.35 ¥ (1,133.06 RM) |
+3.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
6,695.29 ¥ (3,956.56 RM) |
5,139.20 ¥ (3,037.00 RM) |
-23.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,912.53 ¥ (2,312.10 RM) |
3,248.40 ¥ (1,919.64 RM) |
-17.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
4,270.00 ¥ (2,523.34 RM) |
1,357.32 ¥ (802.10 RM) |
-68.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,020.21 ¥ (1,193.84 RM) |
809.24 ¥ (478.22 RM) |
-59.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
6,616.79 ¥ (3,910.18 RM) |
6,308.63 ¥ (3,728.07 RM) |
-4.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.95 | 4.24 | +7.4 % |
| Last update: | 27 August 2025 | 27 August 2025 | |
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