Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 447 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 175 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 61 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 27 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 45 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 96 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 43 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.79 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 36 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 36 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 242 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.12 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 34 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.52 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 12 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,635 (Mex$ 14,871) | Mex$ 25,565 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (Mex$ 9,654) | Mex$ 10,765 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (Mex$ 1,179) | Mex$ 1,513 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,080 (Mex$ 8,510) | Mex$ 14,655 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,473 (Mex$ 6,025) | Mex$ 8,187 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 1,717 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 466 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (Mex$ 7,989) | Mex$ 7,808 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (Mex$ 1,607) | Mex$ 2,100 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 129 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 133 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 24% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cancún | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (Mex$ 852) | Mex$ 941 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 621 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM292 (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 1,786 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM239 (Mex$ 976) | Mex$ 1,307 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM167,242 (Mex$ 684,215) | Mex$ 277,512 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.05 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM93 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 797 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM29 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 321 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 150 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 246 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM69 (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 901 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 94 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 59 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 80 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 42 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 46 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM43 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 230 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cancún | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 501 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 169 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (Mex$ 824) | Mex$ 655 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM93 (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 987 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 186 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 102 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 66 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (Mex$ 8,120) | Mex$ 12,077 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (Mex$ 0.99) | Mex$ 5.64 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (Mex$ 693) | Mex$ 814 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 70 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 647 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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