Cost of living in Raipur, India vs Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raipur (India) is 47% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨205 (RM11) | RM22 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨212 (RM12) | RM16 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨101 (RM5.64) | RM8 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨43 (RM2.43) | RM7 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨56 (RM3.12) | RM8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (RM1.73) | RM5.21 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨149 (RM8) | RM23 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨106 (RM5.89) | RM10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (RM1.09) | RM4.14 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (RM7) | RM12 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨725 (RM40) | RM83 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨68 (RM3.79) | RM4.35 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (RM1.25) | RM3.44 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Raipur (India) is 54% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨16,826 (RM939) | RM3,673 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,660 (RM707) | RM1,887 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,450 (RM137) | RM335 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,540 (RM1,482) | RM2,299 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,216 (RM626) | RM1,350 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,850 (RM215) | RM214 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨791 (RM44) | RM99 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,329 (RM1,693) | RM1,431 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,500 (RM419) | RM389 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨274 (RM15) | RM21 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (RM11) | RM34 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Raipur (India) is 32% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,075 (RM116) | RM229 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,335 (RM130) | RM161 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,357 (RM187) | RM280 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,590 (RM89) | RM316 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Raipur (India) is 47% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨965,905 (RM53,927) | RM165,013 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (RM3.76) | RM2.23 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨731 (RM41) | RM91 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | RM33 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Raipur (India) is 10% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (RM7) | RM18 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨213 (RM12) | RM24 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM64 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨600 (RM33) | RM19 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (RM10) | RM10 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨217 (RM12) | RM16 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨167 (RM9) | RM6 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (RM3.91) | RM8 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (RM5.58) | RM33 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Raipur (India) is 70% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,269 (RM71) | RM84 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨303 (RM17) | RM35 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,515 (RM140) | RM197 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨633 (RM35) | RM34 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (RM11) | RM14 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (RM10) | RM24 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM1,900 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨100 (RM5.58) | RM0.54 | + 938% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨977 (RM55) | RM183 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨128 (RM7) | RM17 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 503 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Raipur (India) is 26% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RM12,000 in Kuala Lumpur you would need to make just about RM8,920 (₨159,760) in Raipur.
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