Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (17 lei) | 27 lei | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (17 lei) | 21 lei | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (9 lei) | 11 lei | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (8 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (10 lei) | 11 lei | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (6 lei) | 5.46 lei | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (26 lei) | 13 lei | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (11 lei) | 4.24 lei | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (4.60 lei) | 2.93 lei | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (11 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 228% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (64 lei) | 26 lei | + 149% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (4.89 lei) | 6 lei | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (3.55 lei) | 2.38 lei | + 49% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 62% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (4,065 lei) | 1,899 lei | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (2,120 lei) | 1,450 lei | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (286 lei) | 517 lei | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (2,221 lei) | 1,307 lei | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (1,402 lei) | 1,007 lei | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (214 lei) | 347 lei | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (108 lei) | 29 lei | + 273% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (1,790 lei) | 1,745 lei | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (551 lei) | 329 lei | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (23 lei) | 25 lei | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (30 lei) | 18 lei | + 68% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 21% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (230 lei) | 108 lei | + 113% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (155 lei) | 154 lei | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (324 lei) | 241 lei | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (290 lei) | 306 lei | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (148,648 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 102% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (1.99 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (56 lei) | 81 lei | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (38 lei) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (16 lei) | 28 lei | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (23 lei) | 29 lei | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (75 lei) | 99 lei | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (24 lei) | 12 lei | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (12 lei) | 12 lei | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (7 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (34 lei) | 19 lei | + 85% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 27% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (80 lei) | 57 lei | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (40 lei) | 39 lei | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (196 lei) | 93 lei | + 112% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (116 lei) | 80 lei | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (32 lei) | 15 lei | + 110% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (13 lei) | 6 lei | + 107% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (19 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 263% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (2,329 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (0.34 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (191 lei) | 132 lei | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (17 lei) | 18 lei | - 1% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 342 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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