Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 ($4.92) | $11 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 ($3.97) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 ($2.08) | $2.62 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 ($1.63) | $0.76 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 ($2.06) | $1.64 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 ($1.31) | $2.55 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 ($5.83) | $4.25 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 ($2.25) | $3.54 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.65 ($1.23) | $1.33 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 ($2.29) | $6 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 ($17) | $12 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.78 ($1.04) | $1.55 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.61 ($0.78) | $1.92 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,874 ($842) | $1,004 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 ($513) | $814 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 ($63) | $149 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,273 ($494) | $687 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,547 ($336) | $541 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 ($53) | $85 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 ($22) | $37 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 ($424) | $346 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 ($85) | $84 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 ($5.06) | $11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 ($45) | $40 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 ($24) | $49 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 ($65) | $76 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 ($69) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM146,731 ($31,888) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 ($0.45) | $0.73 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM76 ($17) | $31 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM26 ($5.75) | $8 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 ($3.85) | $5.25 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 ($5.43) | $5.52 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 ($14) | $74 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 ($4.47) | $6.00 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 ($2.25) | $2.78 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 ($2.87) | $4.33 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 ($1.63) | $2.49 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 ($1.69) | $1.38 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 ($9) | $16 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 ($20) | $34 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 ($44) | $79 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 ($40) | $49 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 ($3.27) | $3.72 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 ($4.83) | $4.07 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 ($431) | $427 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 ($0.05) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM186 ($40) | $25 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 ($3.99) | $7 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 179 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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