Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (154 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (113 NT$) | 139 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (58 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (46 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (53 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (36 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (155 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (67 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (28 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (80 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (570 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (30 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (24 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (25,210 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (12,950 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (2,297 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (15,783 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (9,265 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (1,466 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (677 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (9,823 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (2,669 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (146 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (235 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (1,573 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (1,104 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (1,922 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (2,170 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (1,132,665 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (15 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (627 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (229 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (127 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (164 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (437 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (127 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (70 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (113 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (43 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (53 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (229 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (578 NT$) | 690 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (241 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (1,373 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (1,349 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (231 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (95 NT$) | 87 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (163 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 192% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (13,045 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (3.69 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (1,257 NT$) | 982 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (119 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 589 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 56,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 51,704 NT$ (RM7,532) in Kuala Lumpur.
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