Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Tatabánya, Hungary
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Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 36% more expensive than in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (1,694 Ft) | 1,850 Ft | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (1,246 Ft) | 1,400 Ft | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (639 Ft) | 650 Ft | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (508 Ft) | 225 Ft | + 126% | |
12 eggs, large | RM8 (579 Ft) | 513 Ft | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (395 Ft) | 412 Ft | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (1,704 Ft) | 1,075 Ft | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (737 Ft) | 287 Ft | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (313 Ft) | 207 Ft | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (877 Ft) | 203 Ft | + 333% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (6,289 Ft) | 1,350 Ft | + 366% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (329 Ft) | 382 Ft | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (260 Ft) | 267 Ft | - 3% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 70% more expensive than in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (277,950 Ft) | 100,000 Ft | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (142,780 Ft) | 76,667 Ft | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (25,328 Ft) | 40,000 Ft | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (174,012 Ft) | 70,000 Ft | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (102,149 Ft) | 55,000 Ft | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (16,169 Ft) | 29,000 Ft | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (7,460 Ft) | 3,500 Ft | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (108,302 Ft) | 165,000 Ft | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (29,424 Ft) | 25,000 Ft | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (1,610 Ft) | 2,083 Ft | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (2,592 Ft) | 1,200 Ft | + 116% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (17,345 Ft) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (12,170 Ft) | 11,756 Ft | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (21,190 Ft) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (23,927 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (12,488,170 Ft) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (169 Ft) | 370 Ft | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (6,908 Ft) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (2,525 Ft) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (1,396 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (1,805 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (4,822 Ft) | 8,000 Ft | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (1,403 Ft) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (769 Ft) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (1,242 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (477 Ft) | 350 Ft | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (589 Ft) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (2,528 Ft) | 1,750 Ft | + 44% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 46% more expensive than in Tatabánya (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (6,376 Ft) | 4,750 Ft | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (2,660 Ft) | 2,860 Ft | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (15,136 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (14,874 Ft) | 8,667 Ft | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (2,542 Ft) | 1,050 Ft | + 142% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,049 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 147% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (1,800 Ft) | 308 Ft | + 485% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (143,822 Ft) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (41 Ft) | 35 Ft | + 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (13,856 Ft) | 6,016 Ft | + 130% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (1,307 Ft) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 24% more expensive than in Tatabánya (Hungary)
For example, you would need at least 338,830 Ft (RM4,477) in Kuala Lumpur to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 274,000 Ft in Tatabánya.
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