Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Evora, Portugal
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 25% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (€4.39) | €11 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (€3.22) | €5.73 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.90) | €2.63 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.41) | €0.69 | + 104% | |
12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.68) | €1.67 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.16 (€1.04) | €1.77 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (€4.95) | €5.13 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.92) | €2.37 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.97 (€0.80) | €1.39 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.39) | €0.95 | + 152% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM82 (€17) | €9 | + 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.49 (€0.91) | €2.74 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (€0.65) | €0.94 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,852 (€779) | €619 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,929 (€390) | €437 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM318 (€64) | €83 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,319 (€469) | €413 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,397 (€283) | €297 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM200 (€40) | €42 | - 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM100 (€20) | €30 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,513 (€306) | €426 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM405 (€82) | €75 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (€4.40) | €4.06 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM33 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 (€45) | €154 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM159 (€32) | €50 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM283 (€57) | €172 | - 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM335 (€68) | €249 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,353 (€28,794) | €26,562 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.06 (€0.42) | €1.54 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (€17) | €23 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (€7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (€3.70) | €4.16 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (€4.82) | €4.35 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (€13) | €72 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (€3.75) | €4.89 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€2.06) | €6 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (€3.32) | €5.37 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (€1.28) | €1.98 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.58) | €2.49 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM36 (€7) | €33 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM85 (€17) | €27 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (€7) | €19 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (€40) | €44 | - 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (€40) | €49 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (€7) | €5.75 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.77) | €2.23 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (€4.90) | €1.70 | + 189% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (€384) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (€0.11) | €0.18 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (€37) | €59 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.50) | €6 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Evora (Portugal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,000 in Evora you would need to make just about €1,468 (RM7,259) in Kuala Lumpur.
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