Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Bangladesh 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bangladesh is 32.5% lower than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bangladesh is 39.8% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Bangladesh are 72.2% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangladesh are 30.5% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangladesh are 35.4% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangladesh is 56.6% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Bangladesh Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (429.81 ৳) |
6.98 RM (200.00 ৳) |
-53.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (2,865.37 ৳) |
52.35 RM (1,500.00 ৳) |
-47.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (573.07 ৳) |
19.37 RM (555.00 ৳) |
-3.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (458.46 ৳) |
17.45 RM (500.00 ৳) |
+9.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (573.07 ৳) |
21.09 RM (604.37 ৳) |
+5.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.70 RM (335.16 ৳) |
7.88 RM (225.85 ৳) |
-32.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (93.28 ৳) |
1.26 RM (36.22 ৳) |
-61.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.76 RM (50.47 ৳) |
0.67 RM (19.26 ৳) |
-61.8 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Bangladesh Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.91 RM (828.43 ৳) |
11.80 RM (338.22 ৳) |
-59.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.70 RM (106.00 ৳) |
2.32 RM (66.41 ৳) |
-37.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.62 RM (75.15 ৳) |
1.13 RM (32.49 ৳) |
-56.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.70 RM (249.23 ৳) |
5.11 RM (146.51 ৳) |
-41.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.54 RM (760.58 ৳) |
14.08 RM (403.40 ৳) |
-47.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.85 RM (224.90 ৳) |
4.86 RM (139.35 ৳) |
-38.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.19 RM (463.89 ৳) |
12.31 RM (352.68 ৳) |
-24.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.42 RM (155.41 ৳) |
4.47 RM (128.03 ৳) |
-17.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.81 RM (80.44 ৳) |
1.76 RM (50.37 ৳) |
-37.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.98 RM (142.78 ৳) |
4.27 RM (122.24 ৳) |
-14.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (82.20 ৳) |
1.27 RM (36.29 ৳) |
-55.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.08 RM (59.66 ৳) |
0.77 RM (22.02 ৳) |
-63.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.34 RM (66.95 ৳) |
1.23 RM (35.21 ৳) |
-47.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.45 RM (127.62 ৳) |
1.41 RM (40.49 ৳) |
-68.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (68.65 ৳) |
1.18 RM (33.81 ৳) |
-50.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (2,149.03 ৳) |
34.90 RM (1,000.00 ৳) |
-53.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.09 RM (346.44 ৳) |
13.33 RM (381.82 ৳) |
+10.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.79 RM (452.53 ৳) |
24.19 RM (693.10 ৳) |
+53.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (515.77 ৳) |
12.21 RM (350.00 ৳) |
-32.1 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Bangladesh Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (85.96 ৳) |
1.74 RM (50.00 ৳) |
-41.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (1,432.69 ৳) |
57.58 RM (1,650.00 ৳) |
+15.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (143.27 ৳) |
3.49 RM (100.00 ৳) |
-30.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (172.93 ৳) |
2.81 RM (80.47 ৳) |
-53.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 RM (716.34 ৳) |
10.47 RM (300.00 ৳) |
-58.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (222.70 ৳) |
16.58 RM (474.94 ৳) |
+113.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (4,799,499.23 ৳) |
122,205.74 RM (3,501,650.00 ৳) |
-27.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,825.43 RM (3,805,943.66 ৳) |
116,117.15 RM (3,327,189.15 ৳) |
-12.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Bangladesh Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
215.25 RM (6,167.84 ৳) |
125.16 RM (3,586.40 ৳) |
-41.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.06 RM (1,262.45 ৳) |
22.02 RM (630.99 ৳) |
-50.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.12 RM (3,270.05 ৳) |
62.23 RM (1,783.12 ৳) |
-45.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Bangladesh Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.34 RM (4,451.18 ৳) |
56.17 RM (1,609.38 ৳) |
-63.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
27.74 RM (794.99 ৳) |
47.32 RM (1,356.00 ৳) |
+70.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (573.07 ৳) |
17.45 RM (500.00 ৳) |
-12.8 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Bangladesh Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
767.94 RM (22,004.41 ৳) |
136.09 RM (3,899.36 ৳) |
-82.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,306.25 RM (839,733.28 ৳) |
5,621.85 RM (161,086.95 ৳) |
-80.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Bangladesh Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.34 RM (7,287.86 ৳) |
73.35 RM (2,101.88 ৳) |
-71.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.55 RM (4,055.90 ৳) |
78.98 RM (2,263.16 ৳) |
-44.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
322.39 RM (9,237.79 ৳) |
155.83 RM (4,465.17 ৳) |
-51.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
278.17 RM (7,970.67 ৳) |
144.47 RM (4,139.54 ৳) |
-48.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Bangladesh Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,671.46 RM (47,893.66 ৳) |
399.86 RM (11,457.45 ৳) |
-76.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,139.02 RM (32,637.11 ৳) |
214.43 RM (6,144.14 ৳) |
-81.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,047.17 RM (87,312.76 ৳) |
979.25 RM (28,059.30 ৳) |
-67.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,976.36 RM (56,630.12 ৳) |
585.46 RM (16,775.64 ৳) |
-70.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Bangladesh Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
795.36 RM (22,789.95 ৳) |
288.73 RM (8,273.33 ৳) |
-63.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
466.13 RM (13,356.31 ৳) |
177.46 RM (5,084.91 ৳) |
-61.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Bangladesh Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,922.87 RM (112,404.88 ৳) |
1,025.63 RM (29,388.02 ৳) |
-73.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 10.02 | +138.7 % |
| Last update: | 22 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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