Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Tacuarembó, Uruguay
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 11% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 ($U237) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 ($U175) | $U300 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 ($U90) | $U100 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 ($U71) | $U40 | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | RM8 ($U81) | $U60 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 ($U55) | $U65 | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 ($U239) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 ($U103) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 ($U44) | $U30 | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 ($U123) | $U45 | + 171% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 ($U881) | $U225 | + 291% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 ($U46) | $U104 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 ($U36) | $U32 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 24% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 ($U38,957) | $U34,392 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 ($U20,012) | $U13,851 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 ($U3,550) | $U4,000 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 ($U24,389) | $U13,000 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 ($U14,317) | $U10,000 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 ($U2,266) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 ($U1,046) | $U797 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 ($U15,179) | $U12,000 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 ($U4,124) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 ($U226) | $U165 | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 ($U363) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 ($U2,431) | $U3,057 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 ($U1,706) | $U1,600 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 ($U2,970) | $U3,153 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 ($U3,354) | $U3,006 | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 28% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 ($U1,750,321) | $U650,513 | + 169% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 ($U24) | $U54 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 ($U968) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 ($U354) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 ($U196) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 ($U253) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 ($U676) | $U1,200 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 ($U197) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 ($U108) | $U140 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 ($U174) | $U237 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 ($U67) | $U43 | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 ($U83) | $U106 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 ($U354) | $U350 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | + 107% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 107% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 ($U894) | $U645 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM35 ($U373) | $U500 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 ($U2,121) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 ($U2,085) | $U993 | + 110% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 ($U356) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 ($U147) | $U80 | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 ($U252) | $U70 | + 260% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 ($U20,158) | $U4,200 | + 380% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 ($U5.71) | $U1.00 | + 471% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 ($U1,942) | $U750 | + 159% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 ($U183) | $U140 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 26% more expensive than in Tacuarembó (Uruguay)
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