Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and United States

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Indices Difference
Consumer Prices in United States are 141.4% higher than in Malaysia (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in United States are 202.5% higher than in Malaysia
Rent Prices in United States are 458.1% higher than in Malaysia
Restaurant Prices in United States are 272.5% higher than in Malaysia
Groceries Prices in United States are 110.9% higher than in Malaysia
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 77.4% higher than in Malaysia

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Restaurants	Malaysia Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	13.00 RM (2.72 $)	95.60 RM (20.00 $)	+635.4 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	100.00 RM (20.92 $)	358.50 RM (75.00 $)	+258.5 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	18.00 RM (3.77 $)	52.08 RM (10.89 $)	+189.3 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	15.00 RM (3.14 $)	28.68 RM (6.00 $)	+91.2 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	20.00 RM (4.18 $)	33.46 RM (7.00 $)	+67.3 %
Cappuccino (regular)	11.80 RM (2.47 $)	24.39 RM (5.10 $)	+106.7 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.27 RM (0.68 $)	11.89 RM (2.49 $)	+263.3 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.88 RM (0.39 $)	9.86 RM (2.06 $)	+425.1 %
Markets	Malaysia Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	27.20 RM (5.69 $)	19.14 RM (4.00 $)	-29.6 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.45 RM (0.72 $)	15.46 RM (3.23 $)	+347.9 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.47 RM (0.52 $)	9.91 RM (2.07 $)	+300.5 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	8.58 RM (1.80 $)	17.80 RM (3.72 $)	+107.3 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	26.25 RM (5.49 $)	27.90 RM (5.84 $)	+6.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	8.00 RM (1.67 $)	26.32 RM (5.51 $)	+229.2 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	15.95 RM (3.34 $)	34.84 RM (7.29 $)	+118.4 %
Apples (1 lb)	4.97 RM (1.04 $)	11.51 RM (2.41 $)	+131.4 %
Banana (1 lb)	2.50 RM (0.52 $)	3.64 RM (0.76 $)	+45.6 %
Oranges (1 lb)	5.15 RM (1.08 $)	9.74 RM (2.04 $)	+89.1 %
Tomato (1 lb)	2.60 RM (0.54 $)	10.63 RM (2.22 $)	+308.0 %
Potato (1 lb)	1.71 RM (0.36 $)	6.54 RM (1.37 $)	+283.2 %
Onion (1 lb)	2.03 RM (0.43 $)	6.59 RM (1.38 $)	+224.4 %
Lettuce (1 head)	4.27 RM (0.89 $)	10.32 RM (2.16 $)	+141.8 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.49 RM (0.52 $)	10.46 RM (2.19 $)	+320.1 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	70.00 RM (14.64 $)	71.70 RM (15.00 $)	+2.4 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	11.08 RM (2.32 $)	8.47 RM (1.77 $)	-23.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	15.53 RM (3.25 $)	17.01 RM (3.56 $)	+9.5 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.00 RM (3.77 $)	47.80 RM (10.00 $)	+165.6 %
Transportation	Malaysia Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.00 RM (0.63 $)	11.95 RM (2.50 $)	+298.3 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 RM (10.46 $)	344.16 RM (72.00 $)	+588.3 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	4.00 RM (0.84 $)	17.92 RM (3.75 $)	+348.1 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	4.83 RM (1.01 $)	13.38 RM (2.80 $)	+177.2 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	20.00 RM (4.18 $)	143.40 RM (30.00 $)	+617.0 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.77 RM (1.62 $)	17.47 RM (3.66 $)	+125.0 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	160,069.50 RM (33,487.34 $)	157,740.00 RM (33,000.00 $)	-1.5 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	129,416.77 RM (27,074.64 $)	124,682.38 RM (26,084.18 $)	-3.7 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Malaysia Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	211.39 RM (44.22 $)	985.36 RM (206.14 $)	+366.1 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	42.18 RM (8.82 $)	251.02 RM (52.52 $)	+495.1 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	117.53 RM (24.59 $)	339.86 RM (71.10 $)	+189.2 %
Sports And Leisure	Malaysia Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	156.25 RM (32.69 $)	228.23 RM (47.75 $)	+46.1 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	28.58 RM (5.98 $)	107.77 RM (22.55 $)	+277.1 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	18.00 RM (3.77 $)	66.92 RM (14.00 $)	+271.8 %
Childcare	Malaysia Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	721.55 RM (150.95 $)	6,572.72 RM (1,375.05 $)	+810.9 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	27,649.12 RM (5,784.33 $)	109,693.36 RM (22,948.40 $)	+296.7 %
Clothing And Shoes	Malaysia Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	239.00 RM (50.00 $)	251.06 RM (52.52 $)	+5.0 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	129.40 RM (27.07 $)	208.59 RM (43.64 $)	+61.2 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	304.39 RM (63.68 $)	425.68 RM (89.05 $)	+39.8 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	268.65 RM (56.20 $)	551.37 RM (115.35 $)	+105.2 %
Rent Per Month	Malaysia Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,565.14 RM (327.43 $)	8,530.83 RM (1,784.69 $)	+445.1 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,129.21 RM (236.24 $)	7,008.51 RM (1,466.21 $)	+520.7 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	2,842.86 RM (594.74 $)	14,286.64 RM (2,988.84 $)	+402.5 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	1,890.22 RM (395.44 $)	11,597.93 RM (2,426.34 $)	+513.6 %
Buy Apartment Price	Malaysia Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	803.57 RM (168.11 $)	1,678.22 RM (351.09 $)	+108.8 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	449.69 RM (94.08 $)	1,308.22 RM (273.69 $)	+190.9 %
Salaries And Financing	Malaysia Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,064.93 RM (850.40 $)	21,817.57 RM (4,564.34 $)	+436.7 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.04	6.57	+62.7 %
Last update:	April 2024	April 2024
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