Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (¥596) | ¥867 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (¥438) | ¥667 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (¥225) | ¥350 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (¥178) | ¥136 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (¥204) | ¥240 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (¥139) | ¥400 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (¥599) | ¥656 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (¥259) | ¥700 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (¥110) | ¥250 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (¥309) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (¥2,211) | ¥1,500 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (¥116) | ¥240 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (¥91) | ¥146 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (¥97,726) | ¥126,011 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (¥50,201) | ¥75,942 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (¥8,905) | ¥20,058 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (¥61,182) | ¥80,000 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (¥35,915) | ¥60,000 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (¥5,685) | ¥15,000 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (¥2,623) | ¥6,370 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (¥38,079) | ¥130,000 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (¥10,345) | ¥15,000 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (¥566) | ¥900 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (¥911) | ¥2,000 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (¥6,098) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (¥4,279) | ¥4,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (¥7,450) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (¥8,413) | ¥12,000 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (¥4,390,785) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (¥59) | ¥146 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (¥2,429) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (¥888) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (¥491) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (¥634) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (¥1,696) | ¥950 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (¥493) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (¥271) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (¥437) | ¥350 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (¥168) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (¥207) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (¥889) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (¥2,242) | ¥7,000 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (¥935) | ¥2,800 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (¥5,322) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (¥5,230) | ¥1,800 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (¥894) | ¥500 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (¥369) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (¥633) | ¥600 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (¥50,567) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (¥14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (¥4,872) | ¥9,800 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (¥459) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 479 prices entered by 74 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 ¥376,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥269,956 (RM10,145) in Kuala Lumpur.
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