Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Japan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Japan is 59.6% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Japan is 62.5% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Japan are 75.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Japan are 37.5% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Japan are 53.9% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Japan is 44.7% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Japan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (505.39 ¥) |
29.68 RM (1,000.00 ¥) |
+97.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (3,369.30 ¥) |
148.40 RM (5,000.00 ¥) |
+48.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (673.86 ¥) |
23.74 RM (800.00 ¥) |
+18.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (539.09 ¥) |
14.84 RM (500.00 ¥) |
-7.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (673.86 ¥) |
17.81 RM (600.00 ¥) |
-11.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.68 RM (393.58 ¥) |
14.22 RM (479.24 ¥) |
+21.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.25 RM (109.48 ¥) |
4.73 RM (159.33 ¥) |
+45.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.77 RM (59.57 ¥) |
3.47 RM (116.88 ¥) |
+96.2 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.91 RM (974.14 ¥) |
24.95 RM (840.60 ¥) |
-13.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.70 RM (124.64 ¥) |
6.10 RM (205.54 ¥) |
+64.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.62 RM (88.36 ¥) |
8.67 RM (291.98 ¥) |
+230.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.70 RM (293.06 ¥) |
9.50 RM (320.06 ¥) |
+9.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.54 RM (894.34 ¥) |
23.33 RM (786.05 ¥) |
-12.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.85 RM (264.45 ¥) |
13.30 RM (448.20 ¥) |
+69.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.19 RM (545.48 ¥) |
37.41 RM (1,260.62 ¥) |
+131.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.42 RM (182.74 ¥) |
10.31 RM (347.37 ¥) |
+90.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.81 RM (94.59 ¥) |
5.04 RM (169.94 ¥) |
+79.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.98 RM (167.89 ¥) |
9.18 RM (309.32 ¥) |
+84.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (96.66 ¥) |
9.31 RM (313.61 ¥) |
+224.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.08 RM (70.16 ¥) |
5.47 RM (184.21 ¥) |
+162.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.34 RM (78.72 ¥) |
5.09 RM (171.56 ¥) |
+117.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.45 RM (150.06 ¥) |
5.88 RM (198.28 ¥) |
+32.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (80.72 ¥) |
3.98 RM (134.03 ¥) |
+66.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (2,526.97 ¥) |
35.62 RM (1,200.00 ¥) |
-52.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.09 RM (407.37 ¥) |
9.16 RM (308.55 ¥) |
-24.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.79 RM (532.11 ¥) |
12.41 RM (418.28 ¥) |
-21.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (606.47 ¥) |
17.81 RM (600.00 ¥) |
-1.1 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (101.08 ¥) |
6.53 RM (220.00 ¥) |
+117.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (1,684.65 ¥) |
249.80 RM (8,416.67 ¥) |
+399.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (168.46 ¥) |
17.81 RM (600.00 ¥) |
+256.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (203.34 ¥) |
21.49 RM (724.21 ¥) |
+256.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 RM (842.32 ¥) |
100.91 RM (3,400.00 ¥) |
+303.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (261.87 ¥) |
19.51 RM (657.29 ¥) |
+151.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (5,643,575.33 ¥) |
99,189.78 RM (3,342,000.00 ¥) |
-40.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,825.43 RM (4,475,285.59 ¥) |
76,051.16 RM (2,562,390.72 ¥) |
-42.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
215.25 RM (7,252.56 ¥) |
757.92 RM (25,536.69 ¥) |
+252.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.06 RM (1,484.48 ¥) |
115.45 RM (3,889.93 ¥) |
+162.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.12 RM (3,845.14 ¥) |
151.05 RM (5,089.30 ¥) |
+32.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.34 RM (5,234.00 ¥) |
254.36 RM (8,570.31 ¥) |
+63.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.49 RM (959.89 ¥) |
66.46 RM (2,239.32 ¥) |
+133.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (673.86 ¥) |
56.39 RM (1,900.00 ¥) |
+182.0 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
767.94 RM (25,874.27 ¥) |
1,476.52 RM (49,748.29 ¥) |
+92.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,306.25 RM (987,415.10 ¥) |
57,267.37 RM (1,929,508.59 ¥) |
+95.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.33 RM (8,569.08 ¥) |
207.66 RM (6,996.64 ¥) |
-18.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.55 RM (4,769.20 ¥) |
137.76 RM (4,641.58 ¥) |
-2.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
322.39 RM (10,862.41 ¥) |
267.55 RM (9,014.60 ¥) |
-17.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
278.16 RM (9,371.95 ¥) |
371.72 RM (12,524.46 ¥) |
+33.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,671.46 RM (56,316.60 ¥) |
2,645.98 RM (89,150.92 ¥) |
+58.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,139.02 RM (38,376.91 ¥) |
1,798.75 RM (60,605.36 ¥) |
+57.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,047.02 RM (102,663.35 ¥) |
5,787.78 RM (195,007.58 ¥) |
+89.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,976.39 RM (66,590.50 ¥) |
3,498.53 RM (117,876.07 ¥) |
+77.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
795.36 RM (26,797.96 ¥) |
2,537.40 RM (85,492.53 ¥) |
+219.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
466.13 RM (15,705.25 ¥) |
1,399.28 RM (47,146.07 ¥) |
+200.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Japan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,922.87 RM (132,173.24 ¥) |
9,222.41 RM (310,730.38 ¥) |
+135.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 1.82 | -56.7 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 25 May 2025 | |
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