Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Guinea 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Guinea are 114% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Guinea are 45% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Guinea are 14% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Guinea Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (3.62 $) |
26.69 RM (6.43 $) |
+78 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
100.00 RM (24.10 $) |
128.62 RM (31.00 $) |
+29 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
20.00 RM (4.82 $) |
44.70 RM (10.77 $) |
+124 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
15.00 RM (3.62 $) |
10.37 RM (2.50 $) |
-31 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
20.00 RM (4.82 $) |
16.81 RM (4.05 $) |
-16 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
11.78 RM (2.84 $) |
13.76 RM (3.32 $) |
+17 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.21 RM (0.77 $) |
6.72 RM (1.62 $) |
+109 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.67 RM (0.40 $) |
4.98 RM (1.20 $) |
+198 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Guinea Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.68 RM (1.85 $) |
9.01 RM (2.17 $) |
+17 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.73 RM (0.90 $) |
5.77 RM (1.39 $) |
+55 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.72 RM (0.65 $) |
2.82 RM (0.68 $) |
+4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.60 RM (2.07 $) |
16.37 RM (3.95 $) |
+90 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
25.85 RM (6.23 $) |
34.93 RM (8.42 $) |
+35 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
8.04 RM (1.94 $) |
11.76 RM (2.83 $) |
+46 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
16.61 RM (4.00 $) |
18.91 RM (4.56 $) |
+14 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.42 RM (1.31 $) |
4.67 RM (1.13 $) |
-14 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.92 RM (0.70 $) |
4.59 RM (1.11 $) |
+57 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.99 RM (1.20 $) |
4.83 RM (1.16 $) |
-3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.93 RM (0.71 $) |
5.03 RM (1.21 $) |
+72 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.20 RM (0.53 $) |
3.58 RM (0.86 $) |
+62 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.44 RM (0.59 $) |
3.58 RM (0.86 $) |
+47 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.71 RM (1.13 $) |
4.36 RM (1.05 $) |
-7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.42 RM (0.58 $) |
4.48 RM (1.08 $) |
+85 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (18.08 $) |
45.64 RM (11.00 $) |
-39 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
11.98 RM (2.89 $) |
6.56 RM (1.58 $) |
-45 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.37 RM (3.95 $) |
7.26 RM (1.75 $) |
-56 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (4.34 $) |
4.81 RM (1.16 $) |
-73 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Guinea Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.72 $) |
5.93 RM (1.43 $) |
+98 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (12.05 $) |
118.21 RM (28.49 $) |
+136 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.21 $) |
6.43 RM (1.55 $) |
+29 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.44 RM (1.55 $) |
6.11 RM (1.47 $) |
-5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
25.00 RM (6.03 $) |
161.77 RM (38.99 $) |
+547 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.05 RM (0.49 $) |
5.77 RM (1.39 $) |
+181 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
170,000.00 RM (40,972.74 $) |
104,764.77 RM (25,250.00 $) |
-38 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
134,493.51 RM (32,415.10 $) |
97,866.90 RM (23,587.50 $) |
-27 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Guinea Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
210.22 RM (50.67 $) |
720.46 RM (173.64 $) |
+243 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
41.68 RM (10.05 $) |
312.39 RM (75.29 $) |
+650 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
114.39 RM (27.57 $) |
768.23 RM (185.16 $) |
+572 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Guinea Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
156.11 RM (37.62 $) |
370.30 RM (89.25 $) |
+137 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
29.26 RM (7.05 $) |
120.32 RM (29.00 $) |
+311 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 RM (4.82 $) |
16.81 RM (4.05 $) |
-16 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Guinea Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
764.29 RM (184.21 $) |
? (? $) |
|
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
30,018.97 RM (7,235.05 $) |
26,398.45 RM (6,362.45 $) |
-12 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Guinea Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
257.71 RM (62.11 $) |
82.98 RM (20.00 $) |
-68 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
140.97 RM (33.98 $) |
103.73 RM (25.00 $) |
-26 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
323.86 RM (78.06 $) |
124.47 RM (30.00 $) |
-62 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
285.08 RM (68.71 $) |
207.45 RM (50.00 $) |
-27 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Guinea Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,612.34 RM (388.60 $) |
2,616.07 RM (630.52 $) |
+62 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,096.70 RM (264.32 $) |
1,319.37 RM (317.99 $) |
+20 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,901.33 RM (699.27 $) |
7,839.54 RM (1,889.46 $) |
+170 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,898.15 RM (457.49 $) |
4,256.14 RM (1,025.80 $) |
+124 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Guinea Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
785.44 RM (189.30 $) |
64.66 RM (15.58 $) |
-92 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
477.12 RM (114.99 $) |
? (? $) |
|
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Guinea Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,736.55 RM (900.57 $) |
9,672.59 RM (2,331.25 $) |
+159 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.28 | 10.25 | +140 % |
| Last update: | 20 November 2025 | 2 July 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 613 | 10 |
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