Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 ($b34) | $b82 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 ($b27) | $b47 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 ($b14) | $b11 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 ($b11) | $b7 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 ($b14) | $b12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 ($b9) | $b8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 ($b40) | $b18 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 ($b16) | $b12 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.65 ($b8) | $b7 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 ($b16) | $b11 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 ($b119) | $b45 | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.78 ($b7) | $b11 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.61 ($b5.42) | $b4.72 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 8% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,874 ($b5,812) | $b5,005 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 ($b3,540) | $b2,749 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 ($b432) | $b253 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,273 ($b3,409) | $b3,611 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,547 ($b2,321) | $b2,015 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 ($b365) | $b189 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 ($b154) | $b165 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 ($b2,930) | $b2,187 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 ($b589) | $b1,108 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 ($b35) | $b42 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 ($b46) | $b37 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 ($b312) | $b266 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 ($b167) | $b329 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 ($b448) | $b680 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 ($b476) | $b638 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM146,731 ($b220,126) | $b109,190 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 ($b3.10) | $b3.94 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM76 ($b115) | $b149 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM26 ($b40) | $b76 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 ($b27) | $b33 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 ($b37) | $b39 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 ($b99) | $b168 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 ($b31) | $b40 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 ($b16) | $b26 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 ($b20) | $b23 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 ($b11) | $b9 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 ($b12) | $b13 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 ($b60) | $b58 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 ($b135) | $b46 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 ($b52) | $b93 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 ($b302) | $b190 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 ($b278) | $b302 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 ($b55) | $b44 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 ($b23) | $b26 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 ($b33) | $b21 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 ($b2,978) | $b2,762 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 ($b0.36) | $b1.32 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM186 ($b279) | $b342 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 ($b28) | $b17 | + 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 560 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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