Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 31% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 40% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (23 lei) | 24 lei | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (18 lei) | 18 lei | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (7 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (6 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (27 lei) | 13 lei | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (10 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.65 (5.64 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (11 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (79 lei) | 25 lei | + 211% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.78 (4.77 lei) | 6 lei | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.61 (3.60 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 80% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,187 (4,177 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (2,354 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (288 lei) | 509 lei | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,273 (2,267 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,547 (1,543 lei) | 820 lei | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (243 lei) | 292 lei | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (102 lei) | 28 lei | + 264% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (1,948 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (392 lei) | 322 lei | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 (23 lei) | 24 lei | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (31 lei) | 13 lei | + 142% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 4% cheaper than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (208 lei) | 108 lei | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (111 lei) | 154 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (298 lei) | 241 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (316 lei) | 306 lei | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 11% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM146,731 (146,381 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (2.06 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM76 (76 lei) | 81 lei | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM26 (26 lei) | 20 lei | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (18 lei) | 28 lei | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (25 lei) | 29 lei | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM72 (72 lei) | 99 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (21 lei) | 12 lei | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (7 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM41 (41 lei) | 19 lei | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 37% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (90 lei) | 57 lei | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (34 lei) | 39 lei | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (201 lei) | 93 lei | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 (185 lei) | 80 lei | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (37 lei) | 15 lei | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (15 lei) | 6 lei | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM25 (25 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 397% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (1,980 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (0.24 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM186 (186 lei) | 132 lei | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (18 lei) | 18 lei | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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