Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and Malaysia Reverse

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Cost of Living in Malaysia is 43.6% lower than in New Zealand (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 49.0% lower than in New Zealand
Rent Prices in Malaysia are 64.8% lower than in New Zealand
Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 58.1% lower than in New Zealand
Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 36.2% lower than in New Zealand
Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 38.5% lower than in New Zealand
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Restaurants
 New Zealand Edit Malaysia Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 25.00 NZ$
(59.24 RM)		 6.33 NZ$
(15.00 RM)		      -74.7 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 130.00 NZ$
(308.04 RM)		 42.20 NZ$
(100.00 RM)		      -67.5 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 16.00 NZ$
(37.91 RM)		 8.44 NZ$
(20.00 RM)		      -47.2 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 11.50 NZ$
(27.25 RM)		 6.33 NZ$
(15.00 RM)		      -45.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 12.00 NZ$
(28.43 RM)		 8.44 NZ$
(20.00 RM)		      -29.7 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.85 NZ$
(13.87 RM)		 4.97 NZ$
(11.77 RM)		      -15.2 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.87 NZ$
(9.17 RM)		 1.36 NZ$
(3.22 RM)		      -64.9 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 3.62 NZ$
(8.58 RM)		 0.70 NZ$
(1.66 RM)		      -80.6 %
Markets
 New Zealand Edit Malaysia Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 3.08 NZ$
(7.29 RM)		 3.23 NZ$
(7.67 RM)		      +5.2 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.96 NZ$
(7.01 RM)		 1.58 NZ$
(3.75 RM)		      -46.5 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.38 NZ$
(3.27 RM)		 1.14 NZ$
(2.71 RM)		      -17.1 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 10.88 NZ$
(25.77 RM)		 3.62 NZ$
(8.58 RM)		      -66.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.35 NZ$
(15.06 RM)		 10.89 NZ$
(25.80 RM)		      +71.4 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.34 NZ$
(17.40 RM)		 3.41 NZ$
(8.08 RM)		      -53.6 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 10.43 NZ$
(24.71 RM)		 6.98 NZ$
(16.55 RM)		      -33.0 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.13 NZ$
(5.04 RM)		 2.30 NZ$
(5.44 RM)		      +8.0 %
Bananas (1 lb) 1.70 NZ$
(4.02 RM)		 1.23 NZ$
(2.92 RM)		      -27.3 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.34 NZ$
(5.54 RM)		 2.12 NZ$
(5.02 RM)		      -9.4 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 3.78 NZ$
(8.95 RM)		 1.23 NZ$
(2.91 RM)		      -67.4 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.50 NZ$
(3.54 RM)		 0.93 NZ$
(2.20 RM)		      -37.9 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.25 NZ$
(2.97 RM)		 1.03 NZ$
(2.44 RM)		      -17.9 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 3.79 NZ$
(8.98 RM)		 1.98 NZ$
(4.68 RM)		      -47.9 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.89 NZ$
(4.47 RM)		 1.02 NZ$
(2.42 RM)		      -45.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 16.00 NZ$
(37.91 RM)		 31.65 NZ$
(75.00 RM)		      +97.8 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 5.02 NZ$
(11.90 RM)		 5.07 NZ$
(12.00 RM)		      +0.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 5.76 NZ$
(13.65 RM)		 6.92 NZ$
(16.41 RM)		      +20.2 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 40.90 NZ$
(96.92 RM)		 7.60 NZ$
(18.00 RM)		      -81.4 %
Transportation
 New Zealand Edit Malaysia Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.00 NZ$
(9.48 RM)		 1.27 NZ$
(3.00 RM)		      -68.3 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 180.00 NZ$
(426.52 RM)		 21.10 NZ$
(50.00 RM)		      -88.3 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.00 NZ$
(9.48 RM)		 2.11 NZ$
(5.00 RM)		      -47.2 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 5.19 NZ$
(12.30 RM)		 2.72 NZ$
(6.44 RM)		      -47.7 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 60.00 NZ$
(142.17 RM)		 10.55 NZ$
(25.00 RM)		      -82.4 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 2.79 NZ$
(6.62 RM)		 0.88 NZ$
(2.10 RM)		      -68.3 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 45,000.00 NZ$
(106,630.85 RM)		 71,979.17 NZ$
(170,560.00 RM)		      +60.0 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 35,730.86 NZ$
(84,666.94 RM)		 58,084.92 NZ$
(137,636.54 RM)		      +62.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 New Zealand Edit Malaysia Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 239.29 NZ$
(567.02 RM)		 89.06 NZ$
(211.04 RM)		      -62.8 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 56.53 NZ$
(133.95 RM)		 17.57 NZ$
(41.63 RM)		      -68.9 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 86.02 NZ$
(203.82 RM)		 48.23 NZ$
(114.29 RM)		      -43.9 %
Sports And Leisure
 New Zealand Edit Malaysia Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 64.44 NZ$
(152.69 RM)		 65.88 NZ$
(156.11 RM)		      +2.2 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 25.84 NZ$
(61.23 RM)		 11.47 NZ$
(27.17 RM)		      -55.6 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 20.00 NZ$
(47.39 RM)		 8.44 NZ$
(20.00 RM)		      -57.8 %
Childcare
 New Zealand Edit Malaysia Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,320.70 NZ$
(3,129.50 RM)		 342.72 NZ$
(812.09 RM)		      -74.1 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 21,998.00 NZ$
(52,125.90 RM)		 13,967.18 NZ$
(33,096.27 RM)		      -36.5 %
Clothing And Shoes
 New Zealand Edit Malaysia Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 115.18 NZ$
(272.92 RM)		 108.91 NZ$
(258.08 RM)		      -5.4 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 68.77 NZ$
(162.94 RM)		 59.59 NZ$
(141.21 RM)		      -13.3 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 163.10 NZ$
(386.49 RM)		 136.51 NZ$
(323.46 RM)		      -16.3 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 203.75 NZ$
(482.79 RM)		 120.49 NZ$
(285.52 RM)		      -40.9 %
Rent Per Month
 New Zealand Edit Malaysia Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,862.24 NZ$
(4,412.71 RM)		 680.43 NZ$
(1,612.34 RM)		      -63.5 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,533.17 NZ$
(3,632.95 RM)		 462.83 NZ$
(1,096.70 RM)		      -69.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,982.60 NZ$
(7,067.50 RM)		 1,216.81 NZ$
(2,883.33 RM)		      -59.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,612.86 NZ$
(6,191.36 RM)		 801.44 NZ$
(1,899.06 RM)		      -69.3 %
Buy Apartment Price
 New Zealand Edit Malaysia Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 788.87 NZ$
(1,869.29 RM)		 331.47 NZ$
(785.44 RM)		      -58.0 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 632.00 NZ$
(1,497.58 RM)		 201.35 NZ$
(477.12 RM)		      -68.1 %
Salaries And Financing
 New Zealand Edit Malaysia Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 5,061.71 NZ$
(11,994.09 RM)		 1,587.15 NZ$
(3,760.87 RM)		      -68.6 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.51 4.28      -34.3 %
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