Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and China 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in China is 2.0% lower than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in China is 3.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in China are 27.6% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in China are 6.2% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in China are 12.4% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in China is 3.1% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (24.99 ¥) |
12.00 RM (20.00 ¥) |
-20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (166.61 ¥) |
108.03 RM (180.00 ¥) |
+8.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
19.00 RM (31.66 ¥) |
21.01 RM (35.00 ¥) |
+10.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.25 RM (25.41 ¥) |
4.20 RM (7.00 ¥) |
-72.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (33.32 ¥) |
9.00 RM (15.00 ¥) |
-55.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.66 RM (19.43 ¥) |
13.35 RM (22.23 ¥) |
+14.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (5.42 ¥) |
1.98 RM (3.29 ¥) |
-39.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.76 RM (2.92 ¥) |
1.24 RM (2.07 ¥) |
-29.2 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.92 RM (48.18 ¥) |
29.51 RM (49.18 ¥) |
+2.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.68 RM (6.12 ¥) |
6.53 RM (10.87 ¥) |
+77.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.62 RM (4.37 ¥) |
1.84 RM (3.06 ¥) |
-30.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.69 RM (14.49 ¥) |
6.98 RM (11.62 ¥) |
-19.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.60 RM (44.32 ¥) |
25.44 RM (42.38 ¥) |
-4.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.77 RM (12.95 ¥) |
6.47 RM (10.77 ¥) |
-16.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.09 RM (26.80 ¥) |
21.16 RM (35.25 ¥) |
+31.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.37 RM (8.94 ¥) |
3.48 RM (5.80 ¥) |
-35.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.80 RM (4.67 ¥) |
2.49 RM (4.15 ¥) |
-11.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.00 RM (8.33 ¥) |
2.92 RM (4.87 ¥) |
-41.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.88 RM (4.80 ¥) |
2.29 RM (3.82 ¥) |
-20.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.08 RM (3.46 ¥) |
1.47 RM (2.44 ¥) |
-29.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.33 RM (3.87 ¥) |
1.78 RM (2.96 ¥) |
-23.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.42 RM (7.36 ¥) |
2.61 RM (4.35 ¥) |
-40.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.39 RM (3.98 ¥) |
2.38 RM (3.97 ¥) |
-0.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (124.96 ¥) |
48.02 RM (80.00 ¥) |
-36.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.96 RM (19.93 ¥) |
3.47 RM (5.78 ¥) |
-71.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.72 RM (26.20 ¥) |
7.09 RM (11.81 ¥) |
-54.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (29.99 ¥) |
15.00 RM (25.00 ¥) |
-16.6 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (5.00 ¥) |
1.80 RM (3.00 ¥) |
-40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (83.31 ¥) |
108.03 RM (180.00 ¥) |
+116.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (8.33 ¥) |
6.00 RM (10.00 ¥) |
+20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (10.06 ¥) |
2.41 RM (4.02 ¥) |
-60.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
23.50 RM (39.15 ¥) |
28.81 RM (48.00 ¥) |
+22.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (12.95 ¥) |
18.74 RM (31.22 ¥) |
+141.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (279,078.59 ¥) |
84,026.51 RM (140,000.00 ¥) |
-49.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,850.72 RM (221,348.01 ¥) |
73,013.85 RM (121,651.35 ¥) |
-45.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
212.26 RM (353.65 ¥) |
222.16 RM (370.14 ¥) |
+4.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.64 RM (74.37 ¥) |
43.34 RM (72.22 ¥) |
-2.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.06 RM (190.04 ¥) |
50.30 RM (83.81 ¥) |
-55.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.31 RM (258.77 ¥) |
176.80 RM (294.58 ¥) |
+13.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.09 RM (46.80 ¥) |
64.84 RM (108.02 ¥) |
+130.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (33.32 ¥) |
27.01 RM (45.00 ¥) |
+35.0 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
754.42 RM (1,256.96 ¥) |
1,804.66 RM (3,006.82 ¥) |
+139.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,721.88 RM (49,520.83 ¥) |
77,354.43 RM (128,883.37 ¥) |
+160.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.48 RM (424.01 ¥) |
200.98 RM (334.87 ¥) |
-21.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.49 RM (235.75 ¥) |
141.70 RM (236.09 ¥) |
+0.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
319.07 RM (531.62 ¥) |
314.54 RM (524.07 ¥) |
-1.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
276.74 RM (461.09 ¥) |
328.07 RM (546.61 ¥) |
+18.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,639.59 RM (2,731.78 ¥) |
1,925.36 RM (3,207.92 ¥) |
+17.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,130.09 RM (1,882.89 ¥) |
1,175.56 RM (1,958.64 ¥) |
+4.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,904.74 RM (4,839.71 ¥) |
4,204.60 RM (7,005.46 ¥) |
+44.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,936.25 RM (3,226.07 ¥) |
2,408.11 RM (4,012.25 ¥) |
+24.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
810.95 RM (1,351.16 ¥) |
2,696.72 RM (4,493.11 ¥) |
+232.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
464.72 RM (774.29 ¥) |
1,317.63 RM (2,195.35 ¥) |
+183.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,042.19 RM (6,734.86 ¥) |
4,049.33 RM (6,746.75 ¥) |
+0.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.17 | 4.13 | -0.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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