Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 0.0% higher than in Malaysia (excluding 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) | 16.00 RM | 16.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 RM | 20.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 11.68 RM | 11.68 RM | 0.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 RM | 3.25 RM | 0.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 RM | 1.77 RM | 0.0 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 28.91 RM | 28.91 RM | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.70 RM | 3.70 RM | 0.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.62 RM | 2.62 RM | 0.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 8.70 RM | 8.70 RM | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 26.54 RM | 26.54 RM | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.85 RM | 7.85 RM | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 16.19 RM | 16.19 RM | 0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.42 RM | 5.42 RM | 0.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.81 RM | 2.81 RM | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.98 RM | 4.98 RM | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.87 RM | 2.87 RM | 0.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.08 RM | 2.08 RM | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.34 RM | 2.34 RM | 0.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.45 RM | 4.45 RM | 0.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.40 RM | 2.40 RM | 0.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 75.00 RM | 75.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 12.09 RM | 12.09 RM | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.79 RM | 15.79 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) | 6.04 RM | 6.04 RM | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 RM | 25.00 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) | 167,500.00 RM | 167,500.00 RM | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 132,825.43 RM | 132,825.43 RM | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 215.25 RM | 215.25 RM | 0.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 44.06 RM | 44.06 RM | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 114.12 RM | 114.12 RM | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 155.34 RM | 155.34 RM | 0.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 28.49 RM | 28.49 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 | 767.94 RM | 767.94 RM | 0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 29,306.25 RM | 29,306.25 RM | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 254.33 RM | 254.33 RM | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 141.55 RM | 141.55 RM | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 322.39 RM | 322.39 RM | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 278.16 RM | 278.16 RM | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,671.46 RM | 1,671.46 RM | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,139.02 RM | 1,139.02 RM | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,047.02 RM | 3,047.02 RM | 0.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,976.39 RM | 1,976.39 RM | 0.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 795.36 RM | 795.36 RM | 0.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 466.13 RM | 466.13 RM | 0.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,922.87 RM | 3,922.87 RM | 0.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 4.20 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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