Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Suzhou (China)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 24% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (25元) | 51元 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (27元) | 37元 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (14元) | 17元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (10元) | 18元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (14元) | 20元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (10元) | 9元 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (40元) | 57元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (16元) | 15元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.79 (7元) | 8元 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (18元) | 7元 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (126元) | 152元 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.12 (8元) | 11元 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.52 (5.46元) | 13元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,635 (5,638元) | 6,533元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (3,660元) | 3,169元 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (447元) | 404元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,080 (3,226元) | 5,523元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,473 (2,284元) | 2,549元 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (377元) | 209元 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (159元) | 133元 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (3,029元) | 3,116元 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (609元) | 723元 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (34元) | 36元 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (48元) | 36元 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (323元) | 445元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (172元) | 249元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM292 (453元) | 646元 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM239 (370元) | 746元 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM167,242 (259,398元) | 151,549元 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.05 (3.17元) | 8元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM93 (144元) | 98元 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM29 (44元) | 30元 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 54% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (27元) | 80元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (39元) | 47元 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM69 (106元) | 508元 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (32元) | 73元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (16元) | 49元 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (20元) | 38元 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (12元) | 10元 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (12元) | 14元 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM43 (67元) | 67元 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (131元) | 176元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (59元) | 108元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (312元) | 1,056元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM93 (144元) | 481元 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (58元) | 71元 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (21元) | 34元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (29元) | 36元 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (3,078元) | 4,290元 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (0.37元) | 0.77元 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (263元) | 228元 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (27元) | 50元 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 293 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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