Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Japan Reverse

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Cost of Living in Japan is 42% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Japan is 45% higher than in Malaysia
Rent Prices in Japan are 59% higher than in Malaysia
Restaurant Prices in Japan are 23% higher than in Malaysia
Groceries Prices in Japan are 37% higher than in Malaysia
Local Purchasing Power in Japan is 50% higher than in Malaysia
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Restaurants
 Malaysia Edit Japan Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 RM
(567.81 ¥)		 26.42 RM
(1,000.00 ¥)		      +76 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 100.00 RM
(3,785.42 ¥)		 132.09 RM
(5,000.00 ¥)		      +32 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 20.00 RM
(757.08 ¥)		 20.87 RM
(790.00 ¥)		      +4 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 15.00 RM
(567.81 ¥)		 13.21 RM
(500.00 ¥)		      -12 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 20.00 RM
(757.08 ¥)		 15.85 RM
(600.00 ¥)		      -21 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 11.78 RM
(446.02 ¥)		 12.72 RM
(481.54 ¥)		      +8 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.21 RM
(121.68 ¥)		 4.31 RM
(163.23 ¥)		      +34 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.67 RM
(63.17 ¥)		 3.08 RM
(116.53 ¥)		      +84 %
Markets
 Malaysia Edit Japan Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 7.68 RM
(290.65 ¥)		 5.88 RM
(222.68 ¥)		      -23 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.73 RM
(141.25 ¥)		 5.22 RM
(197.78 ¥)		      +40 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.72 RM
(102.85 ¥)		 8.46 RM
(320.07 ¥)		      +211 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 8.60 RM
(325.59 ¥)		 8.53 RM
(322.93 ¥)		      -1 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 25.85 RM
(978.54 ¥)		 20.77 RM
(786.24 ¥)		      -20 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 8.04 RM
(304.37 ¥)		 12.07 RM
(456.72 ¥)		      +50 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 16.61 RM
(628.93 ¥)		 33.89 RM
(1,282.78 ¥)		      +104 %
Apples (1 lb) 5.42 RM
(205.08 ¥)		 9.09 RM
(344.13 ¥)		      +68 %
Bananas (1 lb) 2.92 RM
(110.61 ¥)		 4.59 RM
(173.91 ¥)		      +57 %
Oranges (1 lb) 4.99 RM
(188.87 ¥)		 8.12 RM
(307.25 ¥)		      +63 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.93 RM
(110.91 ¥)		 8.28 RM
(313.34 ¥)		      +183 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 2.20 RM
(83.44 ¥)		 4.94 RM
(186.86 ¥)		      +124 %
Onions (1 lb) 2.44 RM
(92.21 ¥)		 4.71 RM
(178.34 ¥)		      +93 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 4.71 RM
(178.15 ¥)		 5.30 RM
(200.53 ¥)		      +13 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.42 RM
(91.79 ¥)		 3.55 RM
(134.23 ¥)		      +46 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 75.00 RM
(2,839.07 ¥)		 31.70 RM
(1,200.00 ¥)		      -58 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 11.98 RM
(453.43 ¥)		 8.29 RM
(313.68 ¥)		      -31 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 16.37 RM
(619.86 ¥)		 11.00 RM
(416.52 ¥)		      -33 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 18.00 RM
(681.38 ¥)		 15.85 RM
(600.00 ¥)		      -12 %
Transportation
 Malaysia Edit Japan Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 RM
(113.56 ¥)		 5.81 RM
(220.00 ¥)		      +94 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 50.00 RM
(1,892.71 ¥)		 228.20 RM
(8,638.17 ¥)		      +356 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 5.00 RM
(189.27 ¥)		 15.85 RM
(600.00 ¥)		      +217 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 6.44 RM
(243.68 ¥)		 21.26 RM
(804.67 ¥)		      +230 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 25.00 RM
(946.36 ¥)		 89.82 RM
(3,400.00 ¥)		      +259 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 2.05 RM
(77.72 ¥)		 4.59 RM
(173.80 ¥)		      +124 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 170,000.00 RM
(6,435,216.87 ¥)		 88,286.07 RM
(3,342,000.00 ¥)		      -48 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 134,493.51 RM
(5,091,146.43 ¥)		 68,252.95 RM
(2,583,662.07 ¥)		      -49 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Malaysia Edit Japan Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 210.22 RM
(7,957.82 ¥)		 660.24 RM
(24,992.77 ¥)		      +214 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 41.68 RM
(1,577.74 ¥)		 102.80 RM
(3,891.58 ¥)		      +147 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 114.39 RM
(4,330.23 ¥)		 135.26 RM
(5,120.25 ¥)		      +18 %
Sports And Leisure
 Malaysia Edit Japan Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 156.11 RM
(5,909.27 ¥)		 224.34 RM
(8,492.34 ¥)		      +44 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 29.26 RM
(1,107.69 ¥)		 59.07 RM
(2,235.98 ¥)		      +102 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 20.00 RM
(757.08 ¥)		 50.19 RM
(1,900.00 ¥)		      +151 %
Childcare
 Malaysia Edit Japan Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 764.29 RM
(28,931.68 ¥)		 1,321.54 RM
(50,025.78 ¥)		      +73 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 30,018.97 RM
(1,136,344.43 ¥)		 52,143.71 RM
(1,973,859.46 ¥)		      +74 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Malaysia Edit Japan Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 257.71 RM
(9,755.54 ¥)		 185.85 RM
(7,035.10 ¥)		      -28 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 140.97 RM
(5,336.26 ¥)		 128.44 RM
(4,862.18 ¥)		      -9 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 323.86 RM
(12,259.64 ¥)		 242.41 RM
(9,176.28 ¥)		      -25 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 285.08 RM
(10,791.63 ¥)		 344.58 RM
(13,043.98 ¥)		      +21 %
Rent Per Month
 Malaysia Edit Japan Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,612.34 RM
(61,033.84 ¥)		 2,288.73 RM
(86,637.89 ¥)		      +42 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,096.70 RM
(41,514.72 ¥)		 1,524.70 RM
(57,716.22 ¥)		      +39 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,901.34 RM
(109,827.93 ¥)		 4,946.84 RM
(187,258.82 ¥)		      +71 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,898.19 RM
(71,854.63 ¥)		 3,176.60 RM
(120,247.84 ¥)		      +67 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Malaysia Edit Japan Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 785.44 RM
(29,732.04 ¥)		 2,296.91 RM
(86,947.81 ¥)		      +192 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 477.12 RM
(18,060.90 ¥)		 1,265.64 RM
(47,909.89 ¥)		      +165 %
Salaries And Financing
 Malaysia Edit Japan Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,736.55 RM
(141,444.13 ¥)		 8,140.75 RM
(308,161.81 ¥)		      +118 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.28 1.80      -58 %
Last update: 20 November 202518 November 2025
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