Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (2,244 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (2,411 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (1,225 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (1,022 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (1,288 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (796 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (3,573 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (1,537 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.58 (600 Franc) | 650 Franc | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (1,582 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM67 (8,798 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.65 (609 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.71 (486 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 128% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,311 (564,666 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,413 (316,154 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM305 (39,955 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,245 (294,122 Franc) | 274,311 Franc | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,383 (181,138 Franc) | 99,754 Franc | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (31,848 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM112 (14,647 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,817 (238,013 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM511 (66,916 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (3,825 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (4,579 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 59% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (29,247 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM139 (18,185 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM327 (42,855 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM388 (50,775 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,209 (19,938,714 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (271 Franc) | 708 Franc | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (6,717 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM41 (5,367 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 47% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (2,126 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (3,158 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (10,051 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (2,694 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (1,355 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (1,728 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (980 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (1,017 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM41 (5,326 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (11,794 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (5,331 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (26,386 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM130 (17,068 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (4,804 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM17 (2,215 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (2,572 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 264% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (259,994 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (46 Franc) | 83 Franc | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM203 (26,533 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (2,361 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 226% | |
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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 249 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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