Cost of Living Comparison Between Norway and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 59.4% lower than in Norway (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 61.5% lower than in Norway | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 68.9% lower than in Norway | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 72.1% lower than in Norway | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 51.1% lower than in Norway | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 35.5% lower than in Norway | |
Restaurants | Norway Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
229.00 kr (93.41 RM) |
36.77 kr (15.00 RM) |
-83.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,056.55 kr (430.97 RM) |
245.15 kr (100.00 RM) |
-76.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
150.00 kr (61.19 RM) |
49.03 kr (20.00 RM) |
-67.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
110.00 kr (44.87 RM) |
36.77 kr (15.00 RM) |
-66.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
100.00 kr (40.79 RM) |
49.03 kr (20.00 RM) |
-51.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
50.94 kr (20.78 RM) |
28.84 kr (11.77 RM) |
-43.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
34.63 kr (14.13 RM) |
7.88 kr (3.22 RM) |
-77.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
28.66 kr (11.69 RM) |
4.08 kr (1.66 RM) |
-85.8 % |
Markets | Norway Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
22.83 kr (9.31 RM) |
18.79 kr (7.67 RM) |
-17.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
31.67 kr (12.92 RM) |
9.19 kr (3.75 RM) |
-71.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
15.32 kr (6.25 RM) |
6.64 kr (2.71 RM) |
-56.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
46.76 kr (19.07 RM) |
21.03 kr (8.58 RM) |
-55.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
56.25 kr (22.94 RM) |
63.26 kr (25.80 RM) |
+12.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
70.09 kr (28.59 RM) |
19.80 kr (8.08 RM) |
-71.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
137.03 kr (55.90 RM) |
40.57 kr (16.55 RM) |
-70.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
15.92 kr (6.50 RM) |
13.35 kr (5.44 RM) |
-16.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
11.78 kr (4.81 RM) |
7.17 kr (2.92 RM) |
-39.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
15.35 kr (6.26 RM) |
12.30 kr (5.02 RM) |
-19.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
22.03 kr (8.99 RM) |
7.15 kr (2.91 RM) |
-67.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
10.99 kr (4.48 RM) |
5.39 kr (2.20 RM) |
-50.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
12.43 kr (5.07 RM) |
5.98 kr (2.44 RM) |
-51.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
27.88 kr (11.37 RM) |
11.48 kr (4.68 RM) |
-58.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
22.06 kr (9.00 RM) |
5.93 kr (2.42 RM) |
-73.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
170.00 kr (69.34 RM) |
183.87 kr (75.00 RM) |
+8.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
33.99 kr (13.86 RM) |
29.42 kr (12.00 RM) |
-13.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
42.42 kr (17.31 RM) |
40.22 kr (16.41 RM) |
-5.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
160.00 kr (65.27 RM) |
44.13 kr (18.00 RM) |
-72.4 % |
Transportation | Norway Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
44.00 kr (17.95 RM) |
7.35 kr (3.00 RM) |
-83.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
785.00 kr (320.21 RM) |
122.58 kr (50.00 RM) |
-84.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
116.00 kr (47.32 RM) |
12.26 kr (5.00 RM) |
-89.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
28.08 kr (11.46 RM) |
15.78 kr (6.44 RM) |
-43.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
664.35 kr (270.99 RM) |
61.29 kr (25.00 RM) |
-90.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
21.43 kr (8.74 RM) |
5.14 kr (2.10 RM) |
-76.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
360,000.00 kr (146,846.31 RM) |
418,135.11 kr (170,560.00 RM) |
+16.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
393,889.14 kr (160,669.91 RM) |
337,421.85 kr (137,636.54 RM) |
-14.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Norway Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
2,564.63 kr (1,046.13 RM) |
517.36 kr (211.04 RM) |
-79.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
364.01 kr (148.48 RM) |
102.06 kr (41.63 RM) |
-72.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
617.82 kr (252.01 RM) |
280.18 kr (114.29 RM) |
-54.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Norway Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
492.73 kr (200.99 RM) |
382.70 kr (156.11 RM) |
-22.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
350.89 kr (143.13 RM) |
66.61 kr (27.17 RM) |
-81.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
169.00 kr (68.94 RM) |
49.03 kr (20.00 RM) |
-71.0 % |
Childcare | Norway Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,847.79 kr (1,161.63 RM) |
1,990.88 kr (812.09 RM) |
-30.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
67,440.57 kr (27,509.44 RM) |
81,136.91 kr (33,096.27 RM) |
+20.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Norway Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
1,012.80 kr (413.13 RM) |
632.70 kr (258.08 RM) |
-37.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
521.94 kr (212.90 RM) |
346.18 kr (141.21 RM) |
-33.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
1,155.47 kr (471.32 RM) |
792.97 kr (323.46 RM) |
-31.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,540.85 kr (628.52 RM) |
699.96 kr (285.52 RM) |
-54.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Norway Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
13,008.96 kr (5,306.44 RM) |
3,952.72 kr (1,612.34 RM) |
-69.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
9,866.37 kr (4,024.56 RM) |
2,688.61 kr (1,096.70 RM) |
-72.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
20,078.29 kr (8,190.06 RM) |
7,068.60 kr (2,883.33 RM) |
-64.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
16,144.44 kr (6,585.42 RM) |
4,655.64 kr (1,899.06 RM) |
-71.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Norway Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
6,675.42 kr (2,722.95 RM) |
1,925.53 kr (785.44 RM) |
-71.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
4,825.96 kr (1,968.54 RM) |
1,169.67 kr (477.12 RM) |
-75.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Norway Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
37,155.05 kr (15,155.78 RM) |
9,219.94 kr (3,760.87 RM) |
-75.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.77 | 4.28 | -10.4 % |
| Last update: | 28 November 2025 | 29 November 2025 | |
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