Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Germany
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (€4.47) | €12 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (€3.38) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.79) | €3.63 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.32) | €0.99 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.60) | €2.85 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.60 (€0.95) | €2.55 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (€4.95) | €5.77 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€1.96) | €2.44 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.84 (€0.79) | €1.55 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.28) | €0.97 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (€17) | €7 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.93 (€0.81) | €1.80 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.53 (€0.73) | €1.27 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,427 (€706) | €1,431 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,800 (€371) | €1,165 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM241 (€50) | €168 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,008 (€414) | €902 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,193 (€246) | €685 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM169 (€35) | €118 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM101 (€21) | €25 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,376 (€284) | €383 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM379 (€78) | €96 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (€4.32) | €4.74 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM27 (€5.54) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (€51) | €79 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM159 (€33) | €38 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM302 (€62) | €87 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM311 (€64) | €110 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,948 (€32,965) | €23,299 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (€0.45) | €1.37 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM94 (€19) | €77 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (€3.66) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (€4.68) | €9 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM71 (€15) | €50 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM23 (€4.83) | €3.15 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (€2.60) | €2.24 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.16) | €2.54 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (€1.50) | €1.35 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.74) | €1.70 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (€6) | €20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM89 (€18) | €37 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (€8) | €22 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (€41) | €108 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM162 (€33) | €62 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.90) | €3.47 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (€4.86) | €3.72 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,920 (€396) | €486 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.32 (€0.07) | €0.09 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM166 (€34) | €44 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.55) | €7 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Germany
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