Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Estonia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Estonia is 75.3% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Estonia is 76.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Estonia are 83.4% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Estonia are 155.2% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Estonia are 29.2% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Estonia is 11.6% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Estonia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (3.13 €) |
63.54 RM (13.25 €) |
+323.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
100.00 RM (20.85 €) |
311.73 RM (65.00 €) |
+211.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
20.00 RM (4.17 €) |
45.20 RM (9.43 €) |
+126.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
15.00 RM (3.13 €) |
23.98 RM (5.00 €) |
+59.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
20.00 RM (4.17 €) |
23.98 RM (5.00 €) |
+19.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
11.83 RM (2.47 €) |
16.96 RM (3.54 €) |
+43.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.23 RM (0.67 €) |
10.51 RM (2.19 €) |
+224.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.65 RM (0.34 €) |
10.42 RM (2.17 €) |
+531.2 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.67 RM (1.60 €) |
5.05 RM (1.05 €) |
-34.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.77 RM (0.79 €) |
5.57 RM (1.16 €) |
+47.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.70 RM (0.56 €) |
5.38 RM (1.12 €) |
+99.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.58 RM (1.79 €) |
11.81 RM (2.46 €) |
+37.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
24.84 RM (5.18 €) |
23.22 RM (4.84 €) |
-6.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
8.04 RM (1.68 €) |
17.72 RM (3.70 €) |
+120.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
16.32 RM (3.40 €) |
37.72 RM (7.87 €) |
+131.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.44 RM (1.14 €) |
4.13 RM (0.86 €) |
-24.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.91 RM (0.61 €) |
2.90 RM (0.61 €) |
-0.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.99 RM (1.04 €) |
4.87 RM (1.02 €) |
-2.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.92 RM (0.61 €) |
5.27 RM (1.10 €) |
+80.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.21 RM (0.46 €) |
1.87 RM (0.39 €) |
-15.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.48 RM (0.52 €) |
1.66 RM (0.35 €) |
-33.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.66 RM (0.97 €) |
8.39 RM (1.75 €) |
+80.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.41 RM (0.50 €) |
4.44 RM (0.93 €) |
+83.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (15.64 €) |
43.16 RM (9.00 €) |
-42.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
11.84 RM (2.47 €) |
7.92 RM (1.65 €) |
-33.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.11 RM (3.36 €) |
9.64 RM (2.01 €) |
-40.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (3.75 €) |
28.30 RM (5.90 €) |
+57.2 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.63 €) |
9.59 RM (2.00 €) |
+219.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (10.43 €) |
143.87 RM (30.00 €) |
+187.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.04 €) |
15.35 RM (3.20 €) |
+206.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.44 RM (1.34 €) |
6.95 RM (1.45 €) |
+7.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
25.00 RM (5.21 €) |
77.45 RM (16.15 €) |
+209.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.10 RM (0.44 €) |
7.87 RM (1.64 €) |
+274.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
170,560.00 RM (35,564.43 €) |
123,252.12 RM (25,700.00 €) |
-27.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
137,599.37 RM (28,691.63 €) |
135,330.44 RM (28,218.52 €) |
-1.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
211.89 RM (44.18 €) |
1,356.94 RM (282.94 €) |
+540.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
41.07 RM (8.56 €) |
78.48 RM (16.36 €) |
+91.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
114.23 RM (23.82 €) |
141.50 RM (29.51 €) |
+23.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
155.04 RM (32.33 €) |
204.94 RM (42.73 €) |
+32.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
26.75 RM (5.58 €) |
141.36 RM (29.48 €) |
+428.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 RM (4.17 €) |
47.96 RM (10.00 €) |
+139.8 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
811.75 RM (169.26 €) |
1,615.28 RM (336.81 €) |
+99.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
33,054.01 RM (6,892.28 €) |
40,949.07 RM (8,538.52 €) |
+23.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
255.77 RM (53.33 €) |
462.17 RM (96.37 €) |
+80.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
142.61 RM (29.74 €) |
193.13 RM (40.27 €) |
+35.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
325.15 RM (67.80 €) |
431.54 RM (89.98 €) |
+32.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
285.26 RM (59.48 €) |
549.85 RM (114.65 €) |
+92.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,624.13 RM (338.66 €) |
2,913.17 RM (607.44 €) |
+79.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,104.70 RM (230.35 €) |
2,089.96 RM (435.79 €) |
+89.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,898.40 RM (604.36 €) |
5,179.47 RM (1,080.00 €) |
+78.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,902.55 RM (396.71 €) |
3,630.31 RM (756.98 €) |
+90.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
800.01 RM (166.81 €) |
1,700.16 RM (354.51 €) |
+112.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
463.10 RM (96.56 €) |
1,203.14 RM (250.87 €) |
+159.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Estonia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,780.63 RM (788.32 €) |
7,455.00 RM (1,554.48 €) |
+97.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.28 | 4.64 | +8.5 % |
| Last update: | 1 December 2025 | 2 December 2025 | |
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