Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Norway Reverse

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Cost of Living in Norway is 146.6% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Norway is 159.8% higher than in Malaysia
Rent Prices in Norway are 221.8% higher than in Malaysia
Restaurant Prices in Norway are 258.5% higher than in Malaysia
Groceries Prices in Norway are 104.4% higher than in Malaysia
Local Purchasing Power in Norway is 55.1% higher than in Malaysia
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Restaurants
 Malaysia Edit Norway Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 RM
(36.77 kr)		 93.41 RM
(229.00 kr)		      +522.7 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 100.00 RM
(245.15 kr)		 430.97 RM
(1,056.55 kr)		      +331.0 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 20.00 RM
(49.03 kr)		 61.19 RM
(150.00 kr)		      +205.9 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 15.00 RM
(36.77 kr)		 44.87 RM
(110.00 kr)		      +199.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 20.00 RM
(49.03 kr)		 40.79 RM
(100.00 kr)		      +104.0 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 11.77 RM
(28.84 kr)		 20.78 RM
(50.94 kr)		      +76.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.22 RM
(7.88 kr)		 14.13 RM
(34.63 kr)		      +339.2 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.66 RM
(4.08 kr)		 11.69 RM
(28.66 kr)		      +602.9 %
Markets
 Malaysia Edit Norway Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 7.67 RM
(18.79 kr)		 9.31 RM
(22.83 kr)		      +21.5 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.75 RM
(9.19 kr)		 12.92 RM
(31.67 kr)		      +244.5 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.71 RM
(6.64 kr)		 6.25 RM
(15.32 kr)		      +130.7 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 8.58 RM
(21.03 kr)		 19.07 RM
(46.76 kr)		      +122.4 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 25.80 RM
(63.26 kr)		 22.94 RM
(56.25 kr)		      -11.1 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 8.08 RM
(19.80 kr)		 28.59 RM
(70.09 kr)		      +254.0 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 16.55 RM
(40.57 kr)		 55.90 RM
(137.03 kr)		      +237.8 %
Apples (1 lb) 5.44 RM
(13.35 kr)		 6.50 RM
(15.92 kr)		      +19.3 %
Bananas (1 lb) 2.92 RM
(7.17 kr)		 4.81 RM
(11.78 kr)		      +64.4 %
Oranges (1 lb) 5.02 RM
(12.30 kr)		 6.26 RM
(15.35 kr)		      +24.8 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.91 RM
(7.15 kr)		 8.99 RM
(22.03 kr)		      +208.3 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 2.20 RM
(5.39 kr)		 4.48 RM
(10.99 kr)		      +103.8 %
Onions (1 lb) 2.44 RM
(5.98 kr)		 5.07 RM
(12.43 kr)		      +107.9 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 4.68 RM
(11.48 kr)		 11.37 RM
(27.88 kr)		      +142.8 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.42 RM
(5.93 kr)		 9.00 RM
(22.06 kr)		      +271.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 75.00 RM
(183.87 kr)		 69.34 RM
(170.00 kr)		      -7.5 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 12.00 RM
(29.42 kr)		 13.86 RM
(33.99 kr)		      +15.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 16.41 RM
(40.22 kr)		 17.31 RM
(42.42 kr)		      +5.5 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 18.00 RM
(44.13 kr)		 65.27 RM
(160.00 kr)		      +262.6 %
Transportation
 Malaysia Edit Norway Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 RM
(7.35 kr)		 17.95 RM
(44.00 kr)		      +498.3 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 50.00 RM
(122.58 kr)		 320.21 RM
(785.00 kr)		      +540.4 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 5.00 RM
(12.26 kr)		 47.32 RM
(116.00 kr)		      +846.3 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 6.44 RM
(15.78 kr)		 11.46 RM
(28.08 kr)		      +77.9 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 25.00 RM
(61.29 kr)		 270.99 RM
(664.35 kr)		      +984.0 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 2.10 RM
(5.14 kr)		 8.74 RM
(21.43 kr)		      +316.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 170,560.00 RM
(418,135.11 kr)		 146,846.31 RM
(360,000.00 kr)		      -13.9 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 137,636.54 RM
(337,421.85 kr)		 160,669.91 RM
(393,889.14 kr)		      +16.7 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Malaysia Edit Norway Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 211.04 RM
(517.36 kr)		 1,046.13 RM
(2,564.63 kr)		      +395.7 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 41.63 RM
(102.06 kr)		 148.48 RM
(364.01 kr)		      +256.7 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 114.29 RM
(280.18 kr)		 252.01 RM
(617.82 kr)		      +120.5 %
Sports And Leisure
 Malaysia Edit Norway Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 156.11 RM
(382.70 kr)		 200.99 RM
(492.73 kr)		      +28.8 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 27.17 RM
(66.61 kr)		 143.13 RM
(350.89 kr)		      +426.8 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 20.00 RM
(49.03 kr)		 68.94 RM
(169.00 kr)		      +244.7 %
Childcare
 Malaysia Edit Norway Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 812.09 RM
(1,990.88 kr)		 1,161.63 RM
(2,847.79 kr)		      +43.0 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 33,096.27 RM
(81,136.91 kr)		 27,509.44 RM
(67,440.57 kr)		      -16.9 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Malaysia Edit Norway Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 258.08 RM
(632.70 kr)		 413.13 RM
(1,012.80 kr)		      +60.1 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 141.21 RM
(346.18 kr)		 212.90 RM
(521.94 kr)		      +50.8 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 323.46 RM
(792.97 kr)		 471.32 RM
(1,155.47 kr)		      +45.7 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 285.52 RM
(699.96 kr)		 628.52 RM
(1,540.85 kr)		      +120.1 %
Rent Per Month
 Malaysia Edit Norway Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,612.34 RM
(3,952.72 kr)		 5,306.44 RM
(13,008.96 kr)		      +229.1 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,096.70 RM
(2,688.61 kr)		 4,024.56 RM
(9,866.37 kr)		      +267.0 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,883.33 RM
(7,068.60 kr)		 8,190.06 RM
(20,078.29 kr)		      +184.0 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,899.06 RM
(4,655.64 kr)		 6,585.42 RM
(16,144.44 kr)		      +246.8 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Malaysia Edit Norway Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 785.44 RM
(1,925.53 kr)		 2,722.95 RM
(6,675.42 kr)		      +246.7 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 477.12 RM
(1,169.67 kr)		 1,968.54 RM
(4,825.96 kr)		      +312.6 %
Salaries And Financing
 Malaysia Edit Norway Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,760.87 RM
(9,219.94 kr)		 15,155.78 RM
(37,155.05 kr)		      +303.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.28 4.77      +11.6 %
Last update: 29 November 202528 November 2025
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