Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (13 Lari) | 37 Lari | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (10 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (5.40 Lari) | 10 Lari | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (4.23 Lari) | 5.01 Lari | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (5.36 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (3.41 Lari) | 4.86 Lari | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (15 Lari) | 17 Lari | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (5.85 Lari) | 3.36 Lari | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.65 (3.20 Lari) | 2.54 Lari | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (5.95 Lari) | 4.04 Lari | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (45 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.78 (2.70 Lari) | 4.40 Lari | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.61 (2.04 Lari) | 1.55 Lari | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,874 (2,189 Lari) | 3,554 Lari | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (1,334 Lari) | 2,120 Lari | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (163 Lari) | 295 Lari | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,273 (1,284 Lari) | 1,984 Lari | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,547 (874 Lari) | 1,257 Lari | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (137 Lari) | 279 Lari | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (58 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (1,104 Lari) | 1,170 Lari | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (222 Lari) | 338 Lari | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 (13 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (17 Lari) | 20 Lari | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 55% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (118 Lari) | 297 Lari | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (63 Lari) | 149 Lari | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (169 Lari) | 302 Lari | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (179 Lari) | 302 Lari | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM146,731 (82,920 Lari) | 67,437 Lari | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (1.17 Lari) | 3.06 Lari | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM76 (43 Lari) | 42 Lari | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM26 (15 Lari) | 22 Lari | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (10 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (14 Lari) | 19 Lari | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (37 Lari) | 72 Lari | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (12 Lari) | 37 Lari | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (5.85 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (7 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (4.23 Lari) | 5.65 Lari | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (4.39 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (23 Lari) | 31 Lari | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (51 Lari) | 75 Lari | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (19 Lari) | 30 Lari | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (114 Lari) | 58 Lari | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 (105 Lari) | 165 Lari | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (21 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (9 Lari) | 10 Lari | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (13 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (1,122 Lari) | 3,001 Lari | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (0.14 Lari) | 0.22 Lari | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM186 (105 Lari) | 133 Lari | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (10 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 576 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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