Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Etawah, India
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Etawah (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (₨392) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (₨288) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₨170) | ₨34 | + 399% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨126) | ₨50 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (₨150) | ₨80 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.16 (₨93) | ₨35 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (₨442) | ₨280 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (₨172) | ₨65 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.97 (₨72) | ₨20 | + 258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (₨213) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM82 (₨1,474) | ₨2,200 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.49 (₨81) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (₨58) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Etawah (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,852 (₨69,582) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,929 (₨34,844) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM318 (₨5,736) | ₨4,000 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,319 (₨41,895) | ₨9,000 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,397 (₨25,233) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM200 (₨3,604) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM100 (₨1,809) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,513 (₨27,337) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM405 (₨7,318) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (₨393) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM33 (₨591) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 (₨4,017) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM159 (₨2,881) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM283 (₨5,108) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM335 (₨6,051) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,353 (₨2,571,713) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.06 (₨37) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (₨1,555) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (₨603) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (₨331) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (₨431) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (₨1,151) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (₨335) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (₨184) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (₨296) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (₨114) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (₨141) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM36 (₨649) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Etawah (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM85 (₨1,531) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (₨635) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (₨3,613) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (₨3,551) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (₨589) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (₨248) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (₨438) | ₨114 | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (₨34,332) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (₨3,307) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨313) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 501 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Etawah (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨260,011 (RM14,393) in Kuala Lumpur to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨229,000 in Etawah.
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