Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Tarnów, Poland
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 31% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (21 zł) | 28 zł | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (15 zł) | 15 zł | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (6 zł) | 2.84 zł | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (4.79 zł) | 4.44 zł | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (9 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (3.80 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (11 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 267% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (76 zł) | 21 zł | + 268% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (3.99 zł) | 5.38 zł | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (3.15 zł) | 1.74 zł | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 39% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (3,371 zł) | 2,274 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (1,732 zł) | 1,529 zł | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (307 zł) | 447 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (2,111 zł) | 1,000 zł | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (1,239 zł) | 800 zł | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (196 zł) | 400 zł | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (90 zł) | 39 zł | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (1,314 zł) | 1,593 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (357 zł) | 383 zł | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (20 zł) | 30 zł | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (31 zł) | 10 zł | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (210 zł) | 324 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (148 zł) | 110 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (257 zł) | 237 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (290 zł) | 293 zł | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (151,463 zł) | 86,396 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (2.05 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (84 zł) | 101 zł | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (31 zł) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (17 zł) | 24 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (22 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (58 zł) | 118 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (5.79 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (31 zł) | 23 zł | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 39% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (77 zł) | 63 zł | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (32 zł) | 46 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (184 zł) | 45 zł | + 308% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (180 zł) | 90 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (31 zł) | 17 zł | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (1,744 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (0.49 zł) | 0.18 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (168 zł) | 140 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 482 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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