Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (79 Kč) | 210 Kč | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (89 Kč) | 173 Kč | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (40 Kč) | 99 Kč | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (34 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (48 Kč) | 82 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (33 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (110 Kč) | 132 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (54 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.79 (25 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (60 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (417 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 179% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.12 (26 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.52 (18 Kč) | 27 Kč | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,340 (17,211 Kč) | 36,217 Kč | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,358 (12,148 Kč) | 27,978 Kč | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (1,482 Kč) | 5,881 Kč | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,938 (9,985 Kč) | 23,203 Kč | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,258 (6,483 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (1,251 Kč) | 4,041 Kč | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM108 (557 Kč) | 417 Kč | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,969 (10,143 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM396 (2,038 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (113 Kč) | 153 Kč | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM28 (143 Kč) | 340 Kč | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (1,073 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (572 Kč) | 867 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM292 (1,505 Kč) | 2,034 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM239 (1,229 Kč) | 2,337 Kč | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM167,242 (861,690 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (11 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM93 (479 Kč) | 550 Kč | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM29 (152 Kč) | 283 Kč | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (91 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (129 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM69 (353 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (106 Kč) | 116 Kč | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (53 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (68 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (39 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (40 Kč) | 63 Kč | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM43 (221 Kč) | 508 Kč | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (434 Kč) | 959 Kč | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (196 Kč) | 419 Kč | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (1,038 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM91 (468 Kč) | 992 Kč | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM36 (185 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (67 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (100 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (10,226 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (1.24 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (873 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (88 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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