Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (AU$7) | AU$25 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM12 (AU$4.32) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (AU$2.95) | AU$1.67 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM11 (AU$3.99) | AU$7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (AU$2.18) | AU$4.54 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (AU$4.23) | AU$4.80 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.52 (AU$1.92) | AU$3.32 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (AU$4.55) | AU$6 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM71 (AU$25) | AU$26 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.92 (AU$1.71) | AU$3.10 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.18 (AU$1.46) | AU$2.76 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,216 (AU$1,470) | AU$3,193 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,593 (AU$904) | AU$2,168 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM408 (AU$142) | AU$267 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,436 (AU$849) | AU$2,398 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,648 (AU$575) | AU$1,749 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM230 (AU$80) | AU$207 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM117 (AU$41) | AU$55 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,740 (AU$606) | AU$469 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM468 (AU$163) | AU$271 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (AU$10) | AU$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (AU$11) | AU$42 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Canberra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (AU$86) | AU$112 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM164 (AU$57) | AU$86 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM337 (AU$117) | AU$168 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM322 (AU$112) | AU$128 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,959 (AU$54,710) | AU$31,916 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.19 (AU$0.76) | AU$1.88 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM53 (AU$19) | AU$109 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM31 (AU$11) | AU$23 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (AU$4.34) | AU$6 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM26 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM82 (AU$29) | AU$76 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (AU$3.85) | AU$4.10 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (AU$4.83) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.99 (AU$2.09) | AU$3.59 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (AU$3.18) | AU$2.99 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (AU$12) | AU$34 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 56% cheaper than in Canberra (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Canberra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (AU$29) | AU$70 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (AU$14) | AU$33 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM210 (AU$73) | AU$175 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM141 (AU$49) | AU$88 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (AU$4.66) | AU$4.77 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,176 (AU$759) | AU$738 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (AU$0.15) | AU$0.90 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM207 (AU$72) | AU$67 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (AU$6) | AU$39 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 435 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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