Cost of Living Comparison Between Uruguay and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 38.7% lower than in Uruguay (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 38.6% lower than in Uruguay | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 38.0% lower than in Uruguay | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 57.2% lower than in Uruguay | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 23.7% lower than in Uruguay | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 47.2% higher than in Uruguay | |
Restaurants | Uruguay Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
660.00 $U (68.80 RM) |
143.89 $U (15.00 RM) |
-78.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
2,100.00 $U (218.91 RM) |
959.30 $U (100.00 RM) |
-54.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
487.50 $U (50.82 RM) |
191.86 $U (20.00 RM) |
-60.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
155.00 $U (16.16 RM) |
143.89 $U (15.00 RM) |
-7.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
150.00 $U (15.64 RM) |
191.86 $U (20.00 RM) |
+27.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
171.22 $U (17.85 RM) |
112.86 $U (11.77 RM) |
-34.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
91.83 $U (9.57 RM) |
30.85 $U (3.22 RM) |
-66.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
71.01 $U (7.40 RM) |
15.96 $U (1.66 RM) |
-77.5 % |
Markets | Uruguay Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
48.56 $U (5.06 RM) |
73.53 $U (7.67 RM) |
+51.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
99.38 $U (10.36 RM) |
35.98 $U (3.75 RM) |
-63.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
30.70 $U (3.20 RM) |
25.99 $U (2.71 RM) |
-15.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
178.78 $U (18.64 RM) |
82.29 $U (8.58 RM) |
-54.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
246.93 $U (25.74 RM) |
247.53 $U (25.80 RM) |
+0.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
199.78 $U (20.83 RM) |
77.48 $U (8.08 RM) |
-61.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
206.74 $U (21.55 RM) |
158.75 $U (16.55 RM) |
-23.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
53.78 $U (5.61 RM) |
52.22 $U (5.44 RM) |
-2.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
46.43 $U (4.84 RM) |
28.05 $U (2.92 RM) |
-39.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
27.21 $U (2.84 RM) |
48.12 $U (5.02 RM) |
+76.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
62.60 $U (6.53 RM) |
27.96 $U (2.91 RM) |
-55.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
38.05 $U (3.97 RM) |
21.11 $U (2.20 RM) |
-44.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
39.09 $U (4.07 RM) |
23.39 $U (2.44 RM) |
-40.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
54.39 $U (5.67 RM) |
44.92 $U (4.68 RM) |
-17.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
70.64 $U (7.36 RM) |
23.21 $U (2.42 RM) |
-67.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
350.00 $U (36.48 RM) |
719.47 $U (75.00 RM) |
+105.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
95.28 $U (9.93 RM) |
115.14 $U (12.00 RM) |
+20.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
120.35 $U (12.55 RM) |
157.38 $U (16.41 RM) |
+30.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
220.00 $U (22.93 RM) |
172.67 $U (18.00 RM) |
-21.5 % |
Transportation | Uruguay Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
50.00 $U (5.21 RM) |
28.78 $U (3.00 RM) |
-42.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
1,800.00 $U (187.64 RM) |
479.65 $U (50.00 RM) |
-73.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
60.00 $U (6.25 RM) |
47.96 $U (5.00 RM) |
-20.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
104.61 $U (10.90 RM) |
61.75 $U (6.44 RM) |
-41.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
450.00 $U (46.91 RM) |
239.82 $U (25.00 RM) |
-46.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
77.43 $U (8.07 RM) |
20.11 $U (2.10 RM) |
-74.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
1,600,000.00 $U (166,788.35 RM) |
1,636,181.40 $U (170,560.00 RM) |
+2.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
1,569,652.15 $U (163,624.81 RM) |
1,320,346.78 $U (137,636.54 RM) |
-15.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Uruguay Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
6,082.56 $U (634.06 RM) |
2,024.47 $U (211.04 RM) |
-66.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
764.53 $U (79.70 RM) |
399.37 $U (41.63 RM) |
-47.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
1,725.43 $U (179.86 RM) |
1,096.35 $U (114.29 RM) |
-36.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Uruguay Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
2,083.85 $U (217.23 RM) |
1,497.52 $U (156.11 RM) |
-28.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
772.22 $U (80.50 RM) |
260.64 $U (27.17 RM) |
-66.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
400.00 $U (41.70 RM) |
191.86 $U (20.00 RM) |
-52.0 % |
Childcare | Uruguay Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
19,040.77 $U (1,984.86 RM) |
7,790.41 $U (812.09 RM) |
-59.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
364,351.58 $U (37,981.00 RM) |
317,492.36 $U (33,096.27 RM) |
-12.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Uruguay Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
3,785.10 $U (394.57 RM) |
2,475.77 $U (258.08 RM) |
-34.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
2,138.06 $U (222.88 RM) |
1,354.60 $U (141.21 RM) |
-36.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,753.64 $U (495.53 RM) |
3,102.95 $U (323.46 RM) |
-34.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
4,829.93 $U (503.48 RM) |
2,738.98 $U (285.52 RM) |
-43.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Uruguay Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
24,523.67 $U (2,556.41 RM) |
15,467.16 $U (1,612.34 RM) |
-36.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
19,171.24 $U (1,998.46 RM) |
10,520.64 $U (1,096.70 RM) |
-45.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
40,996.97 $U (4,273.64 RM) |
27,659.73 $U (2,883.33 RM) |
-32.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
31,227.21 $U (3,255.21 RM) |
18,217.72 $U (1,899.06 RM) |
-41.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Uruguay Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
11,964.20 $U (1,247.18 RM) |
7,534.68 $U (785.44 RM) |
-37.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
9,679.93 $U (1,009.06 RM) |
4,576.98 $U (477.12 RM) |
-52.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Uruguay Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
39,901.36 $U (4,159.43 RM) |
36,078.03 $U (3,760.87 RM) |
-9.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.25 | 4.28 | -31.5 % |
| Last update: | 28 November 2025 | 29 November 2025 | |
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