Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Temuco, Chile
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (CH$3,996) | CH$10,253 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (CH$2,939) | CH$4,506 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (CH$1,509) | CH$1,614 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (CH$1,197) | CH$812 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (CH$1,367) | CH$2,048 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (CH$931) | CH$1,060 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (CH$4,021) | CH$3,228 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (CH$1,739) | CH$863 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (CH$739) | CH$602 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (CH$2,070) | CH$768 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (CH$14,837) | CH$4,877 | + 204% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (CH$777) | CH$1,412 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (CH$613) | CH$350 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (CH$655,738) | CH$490,957 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (CH$336,845) | CH$321,522 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (CH$59,753) | CH$75,710 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (CH$410,528) | CH$335,720 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (CH$240,989) | CH$217,851 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (CH$38,145) | CH$40,193 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (CH$17,599) | CH$15,442 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (CH$255,506) | CH$209,590 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (CH$69,417) | CH$42,924 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (CH$3,799) | CH$7,942 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (CH$6,116) | CH$3,646 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 22% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (CH$40,919) | CH$34,940 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (CH$28,711) | CH$21,529 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (CH$49,990) | CH$48,274 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (CH$56,449) | CH$55,337 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (CH$29,461,973) | CH$9,344,600 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (CH$398) | CH$860 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (CH$16,297) | CH$28,519 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (CH$5,957) | CH$4,354 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (CH$3,294) | CH$4,232 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (CH$4,257) | CH$8,185 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (CH$11,377) | CH$33,680 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (CH$3,309) | CH$4,572 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (CH$1,815) | CH$2,687 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (CH$2,930) | CH$2,321 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (CH$1,126) | CH$1,484 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (CH$1,391) | CH$1,100 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (CH$5,965) | CH$5,779 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Temuco (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (CH$15,042) | CH$22,032 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (CH$6,275) | CH$8,671 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (CH$35,709) | CH$25,495 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (CH$35,090) | CH$28,407 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (CH$5,996) | CH$4,097 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (CH$2,474) | CH$2,640 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (CH$4,247) | CH$2,286 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (CH$339,304) | CH$311,180 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (CH$96) | CH$123 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (CH$32,688) | CH$27,514 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (CH$3,083) | CH$3,477 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 775 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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