Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 0.0% higher than in Malaysia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 0.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 0.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 0.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 0.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 0.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 RM | 15.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 RM | 100.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 20.00 RM | 20.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 15.00 RM | 15.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 RM | 20.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 11.79 RM | 11.79 RM | 0.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.18 RM | 3.18 RM | 0.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.81 RM | 1.81 RM | 0.0 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 28.65 RM | 28.65 RM | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.60 RM | 3.60 RM | 0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.58 RM | 2.58 RM | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 8.52 RM | 8.52 RM | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 27.47 RM | 27.47 RM | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.67 RM | 7.67 RM | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 15.94 RM | 15.94 RM | 0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.39 RM | 5.39 RM | 0.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.78 RM | 2.78 RM | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.07 RM | 5.07 RM | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.85 RM | 2.85 RM | 0.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.96 RM | 1.96 RM | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.26 RM | 2.26 RM | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.35 RM | 4.35 RM | 0.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.44 RM | 2.44 RM | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 75.00 RM | 75.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 11.94 RM | 11.94 RM | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.53 RM | 15.53 RM | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.00 RM | 18.00 RM | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 RM | 3.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 RM | 50.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 RM | 5.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.23 RM | 5.23 RM | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 RM | 20.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.77 RM | 7.77 RM | 0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 170,000.00 RM | 170,000.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 132,627.17 RM | 132,627.17 RM | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 216.86 RM | 216.86 RM | 0.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 44.88 RM | 44.88 RM | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 113.83 RM | 113.83 RM | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 157.93 RM | 157.93 RM | 0.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 28.90 RM | 28.90 RM | 0.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 RM | 20.00 RM | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 772.88 RM | 772.88 RM | 0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 30,972.73 RM | 30,972.73 RM | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 251.33 RM | 251.33 RM | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 139.57 RM | 139.57 RM | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 316.42 RM | 316.42 RM | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 270.59 RM | 270.59 RM | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,638.40 RM | 1,638.40 RM | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,125.46 RM | 1,125.46 RM | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,008.02 RM | 3,008.02 RM | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,958.58 RM | 1,958.58 RM | 0.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 852.18 RM | 852.18 RM | 0.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 469.30 RM | 469.30 RM | 0.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,149.96 RM | 4,149.96 RM | 0.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.16 | 4.16 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | February 2025 | February 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 477 | 477 |
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