Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Nepal 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Nepal is 31.8% lower than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Nepal is 38.2% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Nepal are 68.3% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nepal are 28.7% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Nepal are 42.9% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nepal is 61.9% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Nepal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (517.96 N₨) |
7.24 RM (250.00 N₨) |
-51.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
100.00 RM (3,453.04 N₨) |
61.54 RM (2,125.00 N₨) |
-38.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
20.00 RM (690.61 N₨) |
28.96 RM (1,000.00 N₨) |
+44.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
15.00 RM (517.96 N₨) |
9.41 RM (325.00 N₨) |
-37.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
20.00 RM (690.61 N₨) |
13.03 RM (450.00 N₨) |
-34.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
11.77 RM (406.25 N₨) |
6.40 RM (220.90 N₨) |
-45.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.22 RM (111.05 N₨) |
2.02 RM (69.70 N₨) |
-37.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.66 RM (57.44 N₨) |
0.66 RM (22.94 N₨) |
-60.1 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.67 RM (264.69 N₨) |
2.99 RM (103.40 N₨) |
-60.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.75 RM (129.50 N₨) |
1.78 RM (61.32 N₨) |
-52.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.71 RM (93.55 N₨) |
1.52 RM (52.44 N₨) |
-43.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.58 RM (296.19 N₨) |
6.46 RM (223.04 N₨) |
-24.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
25.80 RM (891.01 N₨) |
13.95 RM (481.87 N₨) |
-45.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
8.08 RM (278.88 N₨) |
5.66 RM (195.45 N₨) |
-29.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
16.55 RM (571.44 N₨) |
11.15 RM (384.96 N₨) |
-32.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.44 RM (187.98 N₨) |
4.06 RM (140.25 N₨) |
-25.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.92 RM (100.95 N₨) |
1.82 RM (62.88 N₨) |
-37.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.02 RM (173.22 N₨) |
2.10 RM (72.62 N₨) |
-58.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.91 RM (100.65 N₨) |
1.12 RM (38.73 N₨) |
-61.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.20 RM (75.97 N₨) |
0.78 RM (26.82 N₨) |
-64.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.44 RM (84.19 N₨) |
1.15 RM (39.62 N₨) |
-52.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.68 RM (161.70 N₨) |
1.89 RM (65.16 N₨) |
-59.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.42 RM (83.55 N₨) |
1.04 RM (35.96 N₨) |
-57.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (2,589.78 N₨) |
28.96 RM (1,000.00 N₨) |
-61.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
12.00 RM (414.44 N₨) |
9.62 RM (332.28 N₨) |
-19.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
16.41 RM (566.48 N₨) |
13.12 RM (453.14 N₨) |
-20.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (621.55 N₨) |
11.58 RM (400.00 N₨) |
-35.6 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (103.59 N₨) |
0.87 RM (30.00 N₨) |
-71.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (1,726.52 N₨) |
43.44 RM (1,500.00 N₨) |
-13.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 RM (172.65 N₨) |
7.24 RM (250.00 N₨) |
+44.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.44 RM (222.29 N₨) |
6.99 RM (241.40 N₨) |
+8.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
25.00 RM (863.26 N₨) |
14.48 RM (500.00 N₨) |
-42.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.10 RM (72.40 N₨) |
4.97 RM (171.77 N₨) |
+137.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
170,560.00 RM (5,889,506.01 N₨) |
128,061.05 RM (4,422,000.00 N₨) |
-24.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
137,636.54 RM (4,752,645.60 N₨) |
164,578.22 RM (5,682,952.56 N₨) |
+19.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
211.04 RM (7,287.17 N₨) |
142.99 RM (4,937.50 N₨) |
-32.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
41.63 RM (1,437.57 N₨) |
18.73 RM (646.60 N₨) |
-55.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
114.29 RM (3,946.35 N₨) |
34.71 RM (1,198.72 N₨) |
-69.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
156.11 RM (5,390.40 N₨) |
75.77 RM (2,616.28 N₨) |
-51.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
27.17 RM (938.20 N₨) |
27.80 RM (960.00 N₨) |
+2.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 RM (690.61 N₨) |
11.58 RM (400.00 N₨) |
-42.1 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
812.09 RM (28,041.94 N₨) |
240.98 RM (8,321.05 N₨) |
-70.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
33,096.27 RM (1,142,827.55 N₨) |
10,068.93 RM (347,684.21 N₨) |
-69.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
258.08 RM (8,911.65 N₨) |
90.83 RM (3,136.36 N₨) |
-64.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
141.21 RM (4,875.95 N₨) |
106.78 RM (3,687.10 N₨) |
-24.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
323.46 RM (11,169.19 N₨) |
200.81 RM (6,934.21 N₨) |
-37.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
285.52 RM (9,859.06 N₨) |
129.95 RM (4,487.18 N₨) |
-54.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,612.34 RM (55,674.73 N₨) |
501.34 RM (17,311.62 N₨) |
-68.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,096.70 RM (37,869.50 N₨) |
280.29 RM (9,678.57 N₨) |
-74.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,883.33 RM (99,562.41 N₨) |
985.82 RM (34,040.83 N₨) |
-65.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,899.06 RM (65,575.47 N₨) |
604.00 RM (20,856.48 N₨) |
-68.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
785.44 RM (27,121.41 N₨) |
778.28 RM (26,874.29 N₨) |
-0.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
477.12 RM (16,475.06 N₨) |
416.81 RM (14,392.69 N₨) |
-12.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Nepal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,760.87 RM (129,864.45 N₨) |
885.42 RM (30,573.95 N₨) |
-76.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.28 | 11.21 | +162.1 % |
| Last update: | 29 November 2025 | 26 November 2025 | |
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