Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Israel 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Israel is 110.1% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Israel is 126.5% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Israel are 199.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Israel are 218.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Israel are 56.7% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Israel is 41.1% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (12.80 ₪) |
87.87 RM (75.00 ₪) |
+485.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (85.35 ₪) |
351.48 RM (300.00 ₪) |
+251.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (17.07 ₪) |
66.78 RM (57.00 ₪) |
+233.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (13.66 ₪) |
37.49 RM (32.00 ₪) |
+134.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (17.07 ₪) |
35.15 RM (30.00 ₪) |
+75.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.68 RM (9.97 ₪) |
16.79 RM (14.33 ₪) |
+43.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.25 RM (2.77 ₪) |
12.16 RM (10.38 ₪) |
+274.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.77 RM (1.51 ₪) |
9.70 RM (8.28 ₪) |
+448.4 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.91 RM (24.68 ₪) |
31.09 RM (26.53 ₪) |
+7.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.70 RM (3.16 ₪) |
9.76 RM (8.33 ₪) |
+163.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.62 RM (2.24 ₪) |
5.45 RM (4.65 ₪) |
+107.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.70 RM (7.42 ₪) |
16.95 RM (14.47 ₪) |
+94.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.54 RM (22.66 ₪) |
28.82 RM (24.60 ₪) |
+8.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.85 RM (6.70 ₪) |
21.15 RM (18.05 ₪) |
+169.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.19 RM (13.82 ₪) |
37.27 RM (31.81 ₪) |
+130.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.42 RM (4.63 ₪) |
6.45 RM (5.51 ₪) |
+19.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.81 RM (2.40 ₪) |
4.26 RM (3.64 ₪) |
+51.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.98 RM (4.25 ₪) |
3.69 RM (3.15 ₪) |
-25.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (2.45 ₪) |
4.36 RM (3.72 ₪) |
+51.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.08 RM (1.78 ₪) |
2.92 RM (2.49 ₪) |
+40.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.34 RM (1.99 ₪) |
2.98 RM (2.55 ₪) |
+27.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.45 RM (3.80 ₪) |
8.14 RM (6.95 ₪) |
+82.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (2.04 ₪) |
5.98 RM (5.10 ₪) |
+149.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (64.01 ₪) |
52.72 RM (45.00 ₪) |
-29.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.09 RM (10.32 ₪) |
11.22 RM (9.57 ₪) |
-7.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.79 RM (13.48 ₪) |
13.67 RM (11.67 ₪) |
-13.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (15.36 ₪) |
44.52 RM (38.00 ₪) |
+147.3 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (2.56 ₪) |
7.03 RM (6.00 ₪) |
+134.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (42.68 ₪) |
276.50 RM (236.00 ₪) |
+453.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (4.27 ₪) |
19.92 RM (17.00 ₪) |
+298.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (5.15 ₪) |
5.66 RM (4.83 ₪) |
-6.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 RM (21.34 ₪) |
130.75 RM (111.60 ₪) |
+423.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (6.63 ₪) |
32.13 RM (27.42 ₪) |
+313.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (142,965.86 ₪) |
187,457.34 RM (160,000.00 ₪) |
+11.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,825.43 RM (113,370.16 ₪) |
183,427.64 RM (156,560.54 ₪) |
+38.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
215.25 RM (183.73 ₪) |
1,017.09 RM (868.11 ₪) |
+372.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.06 RM (37.61 ₪) |
47.67 RM (40.69 ₪) |
+8.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.12 RM (97.41 ₪) |
120.39 RM (102.76 ₪) |
+5.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.34 RM (132.59 ₪) |
288.70 RM (246.41 ₪) |
+85.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.49 RM (24.32 ₪) |
85.74 RM (73.19 ₪) |
+201.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (17.07 ₪) |
52.72 RM (45.00 ₪) |
+163.6 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
767.94 RM (655.46 ₪) |
4,332.32 RM (3,697.76 ₪) |
+464.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,306.25 RM (25,013.69 ₪) |
53,307.68 RM (45,499.58 ₪) |
+81.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.33 RM (217.08 ₪) |
385.89 RM (329.37 ₪) |
+51.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.55 RM (120.82 ₪) |
243.65 RM (207.96 ₪) |
+72.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
322.39 RM (275.17 ₪) |
495.95 RM (423.31 ₪) |
+53.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
278.16 RM (237.41 ₪) |
546.36 RM (466.34 ₪) |
+96.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,671.46 RM (1,426.64 ₪) |
4,920.38 RM (4,199.68 ₪) |
+194.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,139.02 RM (972.18 ₪) |
3,981.19 RM (3,398.06 ₪) |
+249.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,047.02 RM (2,600.72 ₪) |
7,857.20 RM (6,706.33 ₪) |
+157.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,976.39 RM (1,686.90 ₪) |
6,687.96 RM (5,708.36 ₪) |
+238.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
795.36 RM (678.86 ₪) |
3,420.06 RM (2,919.12 ₪) |
+330.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
466.13 RM (397.85 ₪) |
2,824.61 RM (2,410.88 ₪) |
+506.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,922.87 RM (3,348.28 ₪) |
12,537.07 RM (10,700.73 ₪) |
+219.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 4.92 | +17.2 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 25 May 2025 | |
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