Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (152 NT$) | 190 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (123 NT$) | 159 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (64 NT$) | 105 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (50 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (64 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (41 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (180 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (69 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.65 (38 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (71 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (531 NT$) | 511 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.78 (32 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.61 (24 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,187 (28,093 NT$) | 39,844 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (15,833 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (1,934 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,273 (15,248 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,547 (10,380 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (1,631 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (687 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (13,102 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (2,636 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 (156 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (207 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (1,397 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (745 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (2,002 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (2,127 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM146,731 (984,478 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (14 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM76 (513 NT$) | 736 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM26 (178 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (119 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (168 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM72 (485 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (138 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (69 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (89 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (50 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (52 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (268 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (604 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (231 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (1,351 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 (1,245 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (246 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (101 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM25 (171 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (13,316 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (1.62 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM186 (1,249 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (123 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 182 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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