Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Thailand 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Thailand are 25.28% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Thailand are 31.56% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Thailand are 56.75% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Thailand are 12.25% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Thailand are 26.29% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Thailand is 43.93% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurants | Malaysia[ Edit ] | Thailand[ Edit ] | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
10.00 RM (74.38 ฿) |
8.07 RM (60.00 ฿) |
-19.33 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
60.00 RM (446.28 ฿) |
94.11 RM (700.00 ฿) |
+56.85 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 RM (111.57 ฿) |
26.89 RM (200.00 ฿) |
+79.26 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (111.57 ฿) |
9.41 RM (70.00 ฿) |
-37.26 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
16.00 RM (119.01 ฿) |
16.13 RM (120.00 ฿) |
+0.83 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
10.69 RM (79.53 ฿) |
8.20 RM (60.98 ฿) |
-23.33 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.45 RM (18.20 ฿) |
2.72 RM (20.27 ฿) |
+11.36 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.34 RM (9.93 ฿) |
1.50 RM (11.17 ฿) |
+12.49 % |
| Markets | Malaysia[ Edit ] | Thailand[ Edit ] | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
25.24 RM (187.73 ฿) |
27.74 RM (206.36 ฿) |
+9.92 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.04 RM (22.58 ฿) |
4.88 RM (36.27 ฿) |
+60.60 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.63 RM (12.14 ฿) |
2.22 RM (16.50 ฿) |
+35.94 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
5.52 RM (41.08 ฿) |
6.87 RM (51.13 ฿) |
+24.46 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
21.83 RM (162.38 ฿) |
36.29 RM (269.94 ฿) |
+66.24 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.60 RM (41.68 ฿) |
4.81 RM (35.78 ฿) |
-14.15 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
13.27 RM (98.73 ฿) |
20.16 RM (149.92 ฿) |
+51.85 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
4.53 RM (33.71 ฿) |
5.24 RM (38.99 ฿) |
+15.68 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.49 RM (18.55 ฿) |
2.25 RM (16.77 ฿) |
-9.63 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.07 RM (30.25 ฿) |
3.76 RM (27.97 ฿) |
-7.54 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.14 RM (15.92 ฿) |
2.59 RM (19.27 ฿) |
+21.09 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.58 RM (11.73 ฿) |
2.59 RM (19.28 ฿) |
+64.45 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.82 RM (13.53 ฿) |
2.16 RM (16.05 ฿) |
+18.67 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.59 RM (26.70 ฿) |
4.09 RM (30.44 ฿) |
+14.04 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.25 RM (16.75 ฿) |
2.31 RM (17.19 ฿) |
+2.61 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
65.00 RM (483.47 ฿) |
80.60 RM (599.50 ฿) |
+24.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
9.58 RM (71.24 ฿) |
7.60 RM (56.50 ฿) |
-20.69 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
13.31 RM (99.00 ฿) |
12.95 RM (96.32 ฿) |
-2.70 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
17.50 RM (130.16 ฿) |
18.82 RM (140.00 ฿) |
+7.56 % |
| Transportation | Malaysia[ Edit ] | Thailand[ Edit ] | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (22.31 ฿) |
3.90 RM (29.00 ฿) |
+29.96 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
100.00 RM (743.79 ฿) |
161.34 RM (1,200.00 ฿) |
+61.34 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 RM (29.75 ฿) |
4.71 RM (35.00 ฿) |
+17.64 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.22 RM (23.94 ฿) |
4.33 RM (32.19 ฿) |
+34.45 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 RM (185.95 ฿) |
16.13 RM (120.00 ฿) |
-35.47 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
8.08 RM (60.07 ฿) |
15.11 RM (112.37 ฿) |
+87.05 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
156,000.00 RM (1,160,316.35 ฿) |
161,335.31 RM (1,200,000.00 ฿) |
+3.42 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
121,701.07 RM (905,203.46 ฿) |
112,723.73 RM (838,430.70 ฿) |
-7.38 % |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia[ Edit ] | Thailand[ Edit ] | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
199.62 RM (1,484.77 ฿) |
337.74 RM (2,512.12 ฿) |
+69.19 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.26 RM (1.92 ฿) |
0.23 RM (1.75 ฿) |
-9.12 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
129.82 RM (965.57 ฿) |
94.56 RM (703.31 ฿) |
-27.16 % |
| Sports And Leisure | Malaysia[ Edit ] | Thailand[ Edit ] | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
146.06 RM (1,086.36 ฿) |
224.48 RM (1,669.70 ฿) |
+53.70 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
25.19 RM (187.36 ฿) |
40.87 RM (304.00 ฿) |
+62.26 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
16.00 RM (119.01 ฿) |
26.89 RM (200.00 ฿) |
+68.06 % |
| Childcare | Malaysia[ Edit ] | Thailand[ Edit ] | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
648.06 RM (4,820.23 ฿) |
1,352.49 RM (10,059.71 ฿) |
+108.70 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
25,099.17 RM (186,685.77 ฿) |
52,207.49 RM (388,315.41 ฿) |
+108.00 % |
| Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia[ Edit ] | Thailand[ Edit ] | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
222.80 RM (1,657.20 ฿) |
252.49 RM (1,877.99 ฿) |
+13.32 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
114.81 RM (853.94 ฿) |
131.45 RM (977.71 ฿) |
+14.49 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
276.85 RM (2,059.19 ฿) |
391.70 RM (2,913.42 ฿) |
+41.48 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
262.35 RM (1,951.34 ฿) |
346.19 RM (2,574.94 ฿) |
+31.96 % |
| Rent Per Month | Malaysia[ Edit ] | Thailand[ Edit ] | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,493.99 RM (11,112.19 ฿) |
2,016.93 RM (15,001.75 ฿) |
+35.00 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
927.45 RM (6,898.31 ฿) |
1,172.47 RM (8,720.75 ฿) |
+26.42 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,685.21 RM (19,972.38 ฿) |
4,865.99 RM (36,192.90 ฿) |
+81.21 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,702.17 RM (12,660.60 ฿) |
2,617.41 RM (19,468.12 ฿) |
+53.77 % |
| Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia[ Edit ] | Thailand[ Edit ] | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
829.33 RM (6,168.46 ฿) |
1,332.02 RM (9,907.44 ฿) |
+60.61 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
472.80 RM (3,516.65 ฿) |
718.02 RM (5,340.62 ฿) |
+51.87 % |
| Salaries And Financing | Malaysia[ Edit ] | Thailand[ Edit ] | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,553.96 RM (26,434.09 ฿) |
2,621.84 RM (19,501.05 ฿) |
-26.23 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.43 | 5.72 | +29.10 % |
| Last update: | August 2020 | August 2020 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 896 | 840 | |
| Currency: MYR |