Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 103.9% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 134.1% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 273.6% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 179.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 84.1% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 73.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (5.46 A$) |
68.74 RM (25.00 A$) |
+358.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
80.00 RM (29.10 A$) |
329.93 RM (120.00 A$) |
+312.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
20.00 RM (7.27 A$) |
41.24 RM (15.00 A$) |
+106.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
15.00 RM (5.46 A$) |
30.24 RM (11.00 A$) |
+101.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
20.00 RM (7.27 A$) |
32.99 RM (12.00 A$) |
+65.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
11.72 RM (4.26 A$) |
15.14 RM (5.51 A$) |
+29.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.23 RM (1.18 A$) |
11.27 RM (4.10 A$) |
+248.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.65 RM (0.60 A$) |
9.23 RM (3.36 A$) |
+460.0 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.63 RM (2.78 A$) |
6.83 RM (2.48 A$) |
-10.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.84 RM (1.40 A$) |
9.67 RM (3.52 A$) |
+152.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.72 RM (0.99 A$) |
3.92 RM (1.43 A$) |
+44.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.61 RM (3.13 A$) |
19.33 RM (7.03 A$) |
+124.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
24.82 RM (9.03 A$) |
17.49 RM (6.36 A$) |
-29.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.92 RM (2.88 A$) |
16.09 RM (5.85 A$) |
+103.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
16.14 RM (5.87 A$) |
26.03 RM (9.47 A$) |
+61.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.57 RM (2.03 A$) |
6.26 RM (2.28 A$) |
+12.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.96 RM (1.08 A$) |
5.31 RM (1.93 A$) |
+79.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.01 RM (1.82 A$) |
5.71 RM (2.08 A$) |
+13.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.90 RM (1.05 A$) |
8.62 RM (3.13 A$) |
+197.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.23 RM (0.81 A$) |
4.87 RM (1.77 A$) |
+118.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.45 RM (0.89 A$) |
4.13 RM (1.50 A$) |
+68.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.71 RM (1.71 A$) |
9.74 RM (3.54 A$) |
+107.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.40 RM (0.87 A$) |
6.68 RM (2.43 A$) |
+178.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
78.00 RM (28.37 A$) |
54.99 RM (20.00 A$) |
-29.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
12.00 RM (4.37 A$) |
18.95 RM (6.89 A$) |
+57.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.20 RM (5.89 A$) |
20.48 RM (7.45 A$) |
+26.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (6.55 A$) |
137.47 RM (50.00 A$) |
+663.7 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (1.09 A$) |
12.37 RM (4.50 A$) |
+312.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (18.19 A$) |
358.62 RM (130.43 A$) |
+617.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.82 A$) |
14.02 RM (5.10 A$) |
+180.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.44 RM (2.34 A$) |
11.06 RM (4.02 A$) |
+71.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
25.00 RM (9.09 A$) |
159.47 RM (58.00 A$) |
+537.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.16 RM (0.78 A$) |
4.99 RM (1.81 A$) |
+131.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
170,560.00 RM (62,034.05 A$) |
118,226.69 RM (43,000.00 A$) |
-30.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
138,584.99 RM (50,404.48 A$) |
105,124.99 RM (38,234.81 A$) |
-24.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
215.81 RM (78.49 A$) |
765.73 RM (278.50 A$) |
+254.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
40.74 RM (14.82 A$) |
113.59 RM (41.31 A$) |
+178.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
114.11 RM (41.50 A$) |
225.52 RM (82.02 A$) |
+97.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
156.86 RM (57.05 A$) |
208.27 RM (75.75 A$) |
+32.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
26.75 RM (9.73 A$) |
73.87 RM (26.87 A$) |
+176.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 RM (7.27 A$) |
54.99 RM (20.00 A$) |
+174.9 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
831.88 RM (302.56 A$) |
8,183.75 RM (2,976.50 A$) |
+883.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
33,289.77 RM (12,107.76 A$) |
70,386.81 RM (25,600.25 A$) |
+111.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
254.03 RM (92.39 A$) |
302.31 RM (109.95 A$) |
+19.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
142.63 RM (51.87 A$) |
215.03 RM (78.21 A$) |
+50.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
327.77 RM (119.21 A$) |
438.30 RM (159.41 A$) |
+33.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
287.53 RM (104.58 A$) |
476.07 RM (173.15 A$) |
+65.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,644.49 RM (598.11 A$) |
5,967.40 RM (2,170.39 A$) |
+262.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,133.02 RM (412.09 A$) |
4,722.28 RM (1,717.53 A$) |
+316.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,865.64 RM (1,042.25 A$) |
10,017.60 RM (3,643.48 A$) |
+249.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,893.33 RM (688.62 A$) |
7,552.58 RM (2,746.93 A$) |
+298.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
802.78 RM (291.98 A$) |
2,749.08 RM (999.86 A$) |
+242.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
447.82 RM (162.88 A$) |
2,030.61 RM (738.55 A$) |
+353.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,769.09 RM (1,370.85 A$) |
15,333.40 RM (5,576.88 A$) |
+306.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.28 | 5.98 | +39.6 % |
| Last update: | 6 February 2026 | 6 February 2026 | |
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