Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (€3.36) | €11 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (€3.62) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.88) | €3.38 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.40) | €0.95 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.96) | €2.81 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (€1.35) | €2.21 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (€5.44) | €5.00 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.21) | €2.01 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.79 (€1.00) | €1.21 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.42) | €1.15 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (€17) | €6 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.12 (€1.07) | €2.25 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.52 (€0.74) | €0.82 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,635 (€761) | €1,548 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (€494) | €1,012 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (€60) | €171 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,080 (€436) | €1,203 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,473 (€308) | €744 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (€51) | €122 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (€21) | €27 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (€409) | €442 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (€82) | €88 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (€4.60) | €9 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (€6) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (€44) | €91 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (€23) | €32 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM292 (€61) | €91 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM239 (€50) | €95 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM167,242 (€35,031) | €28,811 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.05 (€0.43) | €1.84 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM93 (€19) | €39 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM29 (€5.97) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 54% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (€3.71) | €5.50 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (€5.23) | €8 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM69 (€14) | €77 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (€4.31) | €3.98 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€2.17) | €4.73 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (€2.76) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (€1.57) | €2.94 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.63) | €2.36 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM43 (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (€18) | €35 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (€8) | €15 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (€42) | €42 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM93 (€19) | €49 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.83) | €3.35 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (€3.96) | €2.06 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (€416) | €519 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.22 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (€35) | €36 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.68) | €5.24 | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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