Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (€3.38) | €15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (€3.85) | €9 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.71) | €5.35 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.47) | €1.19 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.84) | €3.55 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (€1.41) | €2.81 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (€4.71) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.31) | €2.70 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (€1.06) | €1.83 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (€2.85) | €0.95 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (€16) | €7 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (€1.07) | €1.91 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (€0.76) | €1.67 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,930 (€635) | €2,030 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,197 (€477) | €1,559 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM285 (€62) | €209 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,908 (€414) | €1,297 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,210 (€263) | €962 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM872 (€189) | €190 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (€24) | €34 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,827 (€613) | €415 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM537 (€117) | €145 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (€6) | €10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (€42) | €84 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (€27) | €37 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (€64) | €89 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (€53) | €122 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (€35,331) | €25,798 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (€0.50) | €1.97 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (€19) | €71 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (€2.04) | €11 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (€3.37) | €8 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (€32) | €84 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (€10) | €3.66 | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.35) | €2.54 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.18) | €3.81 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (€4.41) | €1.63 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.62) | €1.56 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (€6) | €21 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (€27) | €41 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM271 (€59) | €139 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM111 (€24) | €59 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM100 (€22) | €11 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.95) | €3.45 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (€3.82) | €4.06 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (€465) | €708 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.10 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (€34) | €44 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.77) | €8 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 48% cheaper than in Germany
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