Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (8 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (9 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (4.00 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (3.44 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (4.31 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (3.30 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (11 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (5.39 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (2.48 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (7 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (38 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (2.50 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (1.77 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,071 (1,557 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,197 (1,114 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM285 (144 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,908 (967 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,210 (614 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM872 (442 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (57 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,827 (1,433 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM537 (272 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (14 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (18 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 190% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 86% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (98 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (62 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (150 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (125 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 18% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (82,588 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (1.17 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (43 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 34% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (4.77 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (75 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (22 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 272% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (5.50 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (10 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (3.78 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (17 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (64 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (19 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM271 (137 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM111 (56 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM100 (51 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 380% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (1,087 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (0.12 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (80 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (9 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 437 prices entered by 90 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is about the same as in Fiji
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