Cost of Living Comparison Between Sweden and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 50.1% lower than in Sweden (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 51.9% lower than in Sweden | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 58.4% lower than in Sweden | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 64.3% lower than in Sweden | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 38.3% lower than in Sweden | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 38.9% lower than in Sweden | |
Restaurants | Sweden Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
140.00 kr (61.91 RM) |
33.92 kr (15.00 RM) |
-75.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
800.00 kr (353.76 RM) |
226.14 kr (100.00 RM) |
-71.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
109.00 kr (48.20 RM) |
45.23 kr (20.00 RM) |
-58.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
75.00 kr (33.16 RM) |
36.18 kr (16.00 RM) |
-51.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
75.00 kr (33.16 RM) |
45.23 kr (20.00 RM) |
-39.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
44.76 kr (19.79 RM) |
26.45 kr (11.70 RM) |
-40.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
26.58 kr (11.75 RM) |
7.36 kr (3.26 RM) |
-72.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
22.10 kr (9.77 RM) |
3.98 kr (1.76 RM) |
-82.0 % |
Markets | Sweden Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
60.64 kr (26.81 RM) |
65.38 kr (28.91 RM) |
+7.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
26.19 kr (11.58 RM) |
8.37 kr (3.70 RM) |
-68.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
16.26 kr (7.19 RM) |
5.93 kr (2.62 RM) |
-63.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
41.85 kr (18.51 RM) |
19.67 kr (8.70 RM) |
-53.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
51.95 kr (22.97 RM) |
60.03 kr (26.54 RM) |
+15.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
53.42 kr (23.62 RM) |
17.75 kr (7.85 RM) |
-66.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
81.11 kr (35.87 RM) |
36.61 kr (16.19 RM) |
-54.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
13.74 kr (6.08 RM) |
12.27 kr (5.42 RM) |
-10.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
11.83 kr (5.23 RM) |
6.35 kr (2.81 RM) |
-46.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
13.61 kr (6.02 RM) |
11.27 kr (4.98 RM) |
-17.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
19.36 kr (8.56 RM) |
6.49 kr (2.87 RM) |
-66.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
7.70 kr (3.40 RM) |
4.71 kr (2.08 RM) |
-38.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
7.63 kr (3.37 RM) |
5.28 kr (2.34 RM) |
-30.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
22.54 kr (9.97 RM) |
10.07 kr (4.45 RM) |
-55.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
14.13 kr (6.25 RM) |
5.42 kr (2.40 RM) |
-61.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
109.50 kr (48.42 RM) |
169.61 kr (75.00 RM) |
+54.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
19.68 kr (8.70 RM) |
27.34 kr (12.09 RM) |
+39.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.94 kr (9.26 RM) |
35.71 kr (15.79 RM) |
+70.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
73.00 kr (32.28 RM) |
40.71 kr (18.00 RM) |
-44.2 % |
Transportation | Sweden Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
36.00 kr (15.92 RM) |
6.78 kr (3.00 RM) |
-81.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
850.00 kr (375.87 RM) |
113.07 kr (50.00 RM) |
-86.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
61.00 kr (26.97 RM) |
11.31 kr (5.00 RM) |
-81.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
32.19 kr (14.23 RM) |
13.65 kr (6.04 RM) |
-57.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
597.50 kr (264.21 RM) |
56.54 kr (25.00 RM) |
-90.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
70.75 kr (31.28 RM) |
17.58 kr (7.77 RM) |
-75.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
309,000.00 kr (136,639.43 RM) |
378,788.89 kr (167,500.00 RM) |
+22.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
325,806.94 kr (144,071.45 RM) |
300,374.92 kr (132,825.43 RM) |
-7.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sweden Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
1,207.84 kr (534.11 RM) |
486.78 kr (215.25 RM) |
-59.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
274.15 kr (121.23 RM) |
99.64 kr (44.06 RM) |
-63.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
363.78 kr (160.86 RM) |
258.08 kr (114.12 RM) |
-29.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sweden Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
393.99 kr (174.22 RM) |
351.30 kr (155.34 RM) |
-10.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
265.64 kr (117.46 RM) |
62.74 kr (27.74 RM) |
-76.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
159.00 kr (70.31 RM) |
45.23 kr (20.00 RM) |
-71.6 % |
Childcare | Sweden Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,465.71 kr (648.14 RM) |
1,736.65 kr (767.94 RM) |
+18.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
24,641.73 kr (10,896.54 RM) |
66,273.92 kr (29,306.25 RM) |
+168.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sweden Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
881.51 kr (389.80 RM) |
575.18 kr (254.34 RM) |
-34.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
393.65 kr (174.07 RM) |
320.10 kr (141.55 RM) |
-18.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
969.98 kr (428.92 RM) |
729.07 kr (322.39 RM) |
-24.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
1,394.65 kr (616.71 RM) |
629.07 kr (278.17 RM) |
-54.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Sweden Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
9,073.98 kr (4,012.50 RM) |
3,779.89 kr (1,671.46 RM) |
-58.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
7,119.92 kr (3,148.42 RM) |
2,575.80 kr (1,139.02 RM) |
-63.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
14,967.50 kr (6,618.61 RM) |
6,890.95 kr (3,047.17 RM) |
-54.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
11,476.48 kr (5,074.89 RM) |
4,469.40 kr (1,976.36 RM) |
-61.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sweden Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
5,423.12 kr (2,398.10 RM) |
1,798.64 kr (795.36 RM) |
-66.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,548.60 kr (1,569.19 RM) |
1,054.11 kr (466.13 RM) |
-70.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sweden Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
30,159.05 kr (13,336.30 RM) |
8,871.28 kr (3,922.87 RM) |
-70.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.52 | 4.20 | -7.1 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 22 May 2025 | |
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