Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Malaysia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 ($4.32) | $8 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 ($3.79) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 ($2.07) | $2.86 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 ($1.60) | $1.04 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 ($1.99) | $2.40 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 ($1.71) | $1.19 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 ($4.66) | $3.80 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 ($2.37) | $2.03 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.89 ($1.06) | $1.24 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 ($2.83) | $1.43 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM33 ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.54 ($0.99) | $2.06 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 ($0.72) | $0.96 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Malaysia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,024 ($657) | $676 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,823 ($396) | $399 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM255 ($55) | $58 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,078 ($451) | $530 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,297 ($282) | $292 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM973 ($211) | $44 | + 376% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM75 ($16) | $25 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,119 ($460) | $453 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM674 ($146) | $162 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 ($5.38) | $7 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Malaysia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM243 ($53) | $60 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM85 ($18) | $45 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM407 ($88) | $112 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM877 ($191) | $82 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Malaysia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,544 ($34,646) | $20,603 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.08 ($0.45) | $0.83 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM50 ($11) | $22 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 31% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Malaysia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 ($2.03) | $6 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM17 ($3.75) | $9 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 ($14) | $36 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 ($10) | $7 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 ($2.31) | $4.12 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 ($3.02) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 ($4.42) | $2.16 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 ($1.50) | $1.68 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 ($6) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Malaysia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM127 ($28) | $18 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM44 ($10) | $13 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 ($46) | $43 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM186 ($40) | $51 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM46 ($10) | $10 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 ($3.86) | $3.46 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 ($4.83) | $1.84 | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 ($466) | $838 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 ($0.05) | $0.20 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM222 ($48) | $51 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 ($3.99) | $4.92 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Ecuador
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