Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (€3.32) | €18 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (€3.74) | €9 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.66) | €3.40 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.44) | €0.92 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (€2.02) | €2.54 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (€1.40) | €1.48 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (€4.61) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.29) | €1.55 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.79 (€1.04) | €1.30 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.50) | €1.01 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (€18) | €5.17 | + 239% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.12 (€1.11) | €1.76 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.52 (€0.76) | €1.10 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,496 (€757) | €883 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,358 (€511) | €628 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (€62) | €103 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,938 (€420) | €576 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,258 (€272) | €420 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (€53) | €73 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM108 (€23) | €32 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,969 (€426) | €357 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM396 (€86) | €99 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (€4.73) | €4.88 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM28 (€6) | €10 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (€45) | €77 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (€24) | €31 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM292 (€63) | €79 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM239 (€52) | €98 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM167,242 (€36,212) | €22,891 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (€0.45) | €1.73 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM93 (€20) | €39 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM32 (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (€3.83) | €12 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (€5.41) | €6 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM69 (€15) | €41 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (€4.45) | €4.53 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€2.24) | €2.09 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (€2.86) | €3.33 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (€1.62) | €1.28 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.68) | €1.49 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM41 (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (€18) | €26 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (€8) | €14 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (€44) | €50 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM91 (€20) | €44 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM36 (€8) | €8 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (€2.81) | €2.37 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (€4.19) | €3.07 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (€430) | €469 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.19 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (€37) | €45 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.68) | €5.05 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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