Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 69% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (CI$3.19) | CI$18 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (CI$3.15) | CI$9 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (CI$1.85) | CI$5.53 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (CI$1.41) | CI$3.60 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (CI$1.75) | CI$6 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.63 (CI$1.12) | CI$8 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM31 (CI$6) | CI$5.71 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (CI$2.34) | CI$5.89 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.55 (CI$0.90) | CI$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (CI$2.42) | CI$2.72 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM82 (CI$16) | CI$23 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.54 (CI$0.90) | CI$3.65 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.98 (CI$0.59) | CI$3.56 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 80% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,873 (CI$571) | CI$3,692 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,764 (CI$350) | CI$2,274 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM314 (CI$62) | CI$243 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,792 (CI$356) | CI$1,911 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,143 (CI$227) | CI$1,358 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM223 (CI$44) | CI$179 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM122 (CI$24) | CI$99 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,113 (CI$420) | CI$459 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM436 (CI$87) | CI$150 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (CI$4.29) | CI$13 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM27 (CI$5.34) | CI$10 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM240 (CI$48) | CI$55 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM163 (CI$32) | CI$46 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM284 (CI$56) | CI$131 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (CI$49) | CI$145 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,210 (CI$27,263) | CI$27,266 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (CI$0.41) | CI$1.04 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM85 (CI$17) | CI$101 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 79% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (CI$3.08) | CI$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM18 (CI$3.57) | CI$29 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM59 (CI$12) | CI$105 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (CI$3.69) | CI$8 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM6 (CI$1.24) | CI$5.93 | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM9 (CI$1.73) | CI$6 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.43 (CI$0.88) | CI$3.92 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.89 (CI$1.17) | CI$4.23 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM48 (CI$10) | CI$25 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Malaysia | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (CI$15) | CI$42 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (CI$5.84) | CI$29 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM326 (CI$65) | CI$49 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (CI$26) | CI$93 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (CI$7) | CI$10 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (CI$2.46) | CI$5.69 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (CI$3.38) | CI$4.63 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,199 (CI$437) | CI$485 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.33 (CI$0.07) | CI$0.30 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM150 (CI$30) | CI$60 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (CI$3.61) | CI$11 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 71% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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