Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and China 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in China are 8.7% higher than in Malaysia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in China are 18.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in China are 57.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in China are 13.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in China are 3.7% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in China is 8.7% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
14.00 RM (21.29 ¥) |
16.44 RM (25.00 ¥) |
+17.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (152.08 ¥) |
131.51 RM (200.00 ¥) |
+31.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
18.00 RM (27.37 ¥) |
24.99 RM (38.00 ¥) |
+38.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (22.81 ¥) |
4.60 RM (7.00 ¥) |
-69.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (30.42 ¥) |
10.52 RM (16.00 ¥) |
-47.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.86 RM (18.04 ¥) |
15.65 RM (23.80 ¥) |
+31.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.25 RM (4.94 ¥) |
2.21 RM (3.35 ¥) |
-32.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.88 RM (2.86 ¥) |
1.40 RM (2.14 ¥) |
-25.2 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
27.06 RM (41.16 ¥) |
35.21 RM (53.55 ¥) |
+30.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.45 RM (5.25 ¥) |
7.03 RM (10.70 ¥) |
+103.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.48 RM (3.77 ¥) |
2.07 RM (3.14 ¥) |
-16.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.54 RM (12.99 ¥) |
8.19 RM (12.46 ¥) |
-4.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.25 RM (39.93 ¥) |
27.70 RM (42.13 ¥) |
+5.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.99 RM (12.15 ¥) |
7.65 RM (11.63 ¥) |
-4.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
15.98 RM (24.31 ¥) |
25.40 RM (38.62 ¥) |
+58.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.01 RM (7.62 ¥) |
3.94 RM (5.99 ¥) |
-21.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.50 RM (3.80 ¥) |
2.92 RM (4.44 ¥) |
+17.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.17 RM (7.87 ¥) |
3.42 RM (5.20 ¥) |
-33.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.60 RM (3.95 ¥) |
2.60 RM (3.95 ¥) |
+0.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.69 RM (2.57 ¥) |
1.68 RM (2.55 ¥) |
-0.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.02 RM (3.07 ¥) |
2.00 RM (3.05 ¥) |
-0.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.26 RM (6.47 ¥) |
3.03 RM (4.61 ¥) |
-28.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.48 RM (3.77 ¥) |
2.66 RM (4.04 ¥) |
+7.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 RM (106.46 ¥) |
55.07 RM (83.75 ¥) |
-21.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.20 RM (17.03 ¥) |
3.84 RM (5.85 ¥) |
-65.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.65 RM (23.80 ¥) |
8.43 RM (12.82 ¥) |
-46.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (27.37 ¥) |
16.44 RM (25.00 ¥) |
-8.7 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (4.56 ¥) |
1.97 RM (3.00 ¥) |
-34.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (76.04 ¥) |
131.51 RM (200.00 ¥) |
+163.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 RM (6.08 ¥) |
6.58 RM (10.00 ¥) |
+64.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 RM (7.34 ¥) |
2.65 RM (4.02 ¥) |
-45.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 RM (30.42 ¥) |
31.56 RM (48.00 ¥) |
+57.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (11.81 ¥) |
21.21 RM (32.25 ¥) |
+173.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
160,139.00 RM (243,538.42 ¥) |
98,238.16 RM (149,400.00 ¥) |
-38.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
129,356.02 RM (196,723.85 ¥) |
86,637.41 RM (131,757.66 ¥) |
-33.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
212.58 RM (323.29 ¥) |
253.19 RM (385.04 ¥) |
+19.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
42.16 RM (64.12 ¥) |
58.63 RM (89.16 ¥) |
+39.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
116.37 RM (176.97 ¥) |
57.98 RM (88.17 ¥) |
-50.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
156.44 RM (237.92 ¥) |
203.31 RM (309.20 ¥) |
+30.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.58 RM (43.47 ¥) |
72.07 RM (109.60 ¥) |
+152.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
18.90 RM (28.74 ¥) |
32.88 RM (50.00 ¥) |
+74.0 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
735.16 RM (1,118.02 ¥) |
2,356.56 RM (3,583.84 ¥) |
+220.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
27,986.97 RM (42,562.41 ¥) |
94,773.77 RM (144,131.37 ¥) |
+238.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
241.77 RM (367.69 ¥) |
246.30 RM (374.57 ¥) |
+1.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
132.21 RM (201.06 ¥) |
156.85 RM (238.53 ¥) |
+18.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
305.18 RM (464.12 ¥) |
363.14 RM (552.26 ¥) |
+19.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
269.57 RM (409.97 ¥) |
395.68 RM (601.75 ¥) |
+46.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,556.48 RM (2,367.09 ¥) |
2,370.71 RM (3,605.36 ¥) |
+52.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,122.50 RM (1,707.09 ¥) |
1,293.71 RM (1,967.47 ¥) |
+15.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,808.18 RM (4,270.67 ¥) |
5,254.90 RM (7,991.62 ¥) |
+87.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,875.76 RM (2,852.65 ¥) |
2,649.21 RM (4,028.90 ¥) |
+41.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
802.21 RM (1,219.99 ¥) |
3,099.68 RM (4,713.98 ¥) |
+286.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
452.69 RM (688.45 ¥) |
1,644.32 RM (2,500.67 ¥) |
+263.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
China Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,046.23 RM (6,153.48 ¥) |
4,357.22 RM (6,626.43 ¥) |
+7.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.05 | 4.63 | +14.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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