Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 76% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (CI$3.02) | CI$25 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (CI$3.45) | CI$12 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (CI$1.53) | CI$5.78 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (CI$1.31) | CI$3.49 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (CI$1.65) | CI$8 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (CI$1.26) | CI$9 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (CI$4.21) | CI$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (CI$2.06) | CI$7 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (CI$0.95) | CI$5.78 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (CI$2.55) | CI$4.84 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (CI$14) | CI$27 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (CI$0.96) | CI$5.24 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (CI$0.68) | CI$4.03 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 77% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,930 (CI$568) | CI$3,447 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,197 (CI$426) | CI$2,161 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM285 (CI$55) | CI$376 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,908 (CI$370) | CI$1,831 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,210 (CI$235) | CI$1,539 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM872 (CI$169) | CI$151 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (CI$22) | CI$82 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,827 (CI$548) | CI$396 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM537 (CI$104) | CI$317 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (CI$5.39) | CI$10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 61% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (CI$37) | CI$70 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (CI$24) | CI$70 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (CI$58) | CI$141 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (CI$48) | CI$100 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 27% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (CI$31,602) | CI$8,000 | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (CI$0.45) | CI$1.40 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (CI$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 62% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (CI$1.83) | CI$9 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (CI$3.01) | CI$8 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (CI$29) | CI$127 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (CI$9) | CI$5.00 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (CI$2.10) | CI$6 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (CI$2.84) | CI$6 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (CI$3.95) | CI$5.00 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (CI$1.45) | CI$4.69 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (CI$5.76) | CI$40 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (CI$24) | CI$74 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (CI$7) | CI$26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM271 (CI$53) | CI$45 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM111 (CI$22) | CI$130 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM100 (CI$19) | CI$14 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (CI$2.64) | CI$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (CI$3.41) | CI$5.66 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (CI$416) | CI$600 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (CI$0.05) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (CI$31) | CI$40 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (CI$3.37) | CI$11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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