Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (205 ден) | 434 ден | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (222 ден) | 290 ден | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (115 ден) | 179 ден | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (86 ден) | 72 ден | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (120 ден) | 109 ден | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (83 ден) | 77 ден | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (333 ден) | 235 ден | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (135 ден) | 44 ден | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.79 (61 ден) | 42 ден | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (148 ден) | 55 ден | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (1,038 ден) | 411 ден | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.12 (66 ден) | 82 ден | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.52 (45 ден) | 38 ден | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 41% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,635 (46,585 ден) | 27,962 ден | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (30,244 ден) | 19,871 ден | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (3,694 ден) | 6,006 ден | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,080 (26,657 ден) | 18,072 ден | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,473 (18,873 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (3,116 ден) | 3,557 ден | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (1,313 ден) | 796 ден | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (25,028 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (5,034 ден) | 5,313 ден | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (281 ден) | 328 ден | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (395 ден) | 181 ден | + 118% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (2,669 ден) | 3,300 ден | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (1,424 ден) | 1,910 ден | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM292 (3,743 ден) | 4,240 ден | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM239 (3,057 ден) | 4,726 ден | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM167,242 (2,143,389 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.05 (26 ден) | 77 ден | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM93 (1,190 ден) | 1,392 ден | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM29 (366 ден) | 284 ден | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (227 ден) | 133 ден | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (320 ден) | 242 ден | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM69 (878 ден) | 1,048 ден | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (264 ден) | 154 ден | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (133 ден) | 173 ден | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (169 ден) | 172 ден | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (96 ден) | 48 ден | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (99 ден) | 93 ден | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM43 (550 ден) | 234 ден | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (1,078 ден) | 892 ден | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (487 ден) | 647 ден | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (2,582 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM93 (1,188 ден) | 1,382 ден | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (475 ден) | 253 ден | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (173 ден) | 85 ден | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (242 ден) | 116 ден | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (25,437 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (3.09 ден) | 5.02 ден | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (2,171 ден) | 2,408 ден | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (225 ден) | 138 ден | + 63% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 274 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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