Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (Q29) | Q84 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (Q31) | Q47 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Q16) | Q31 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (Q13) | Q14 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (Q17) | Q18 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (Q11) | Q11 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (Q46) | Q40 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (Q20) | Q21 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.73 (Q8) | Q10 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (Q21) | Q11 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (Q111) | Q82 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.72 (Q8) | Q17 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.69 (Q6) | Q8 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,011 (Q6,711) | Q7,355 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,283 (Q3,821) | Q4,501 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (Q425) | Q535 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,402 (Q4,019) | Q5,175 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,376 (Q2,302) | Q3,074 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM863 (Q1,444) | Q359 | + 302% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (Q186) | Q211 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (Q3,139) | Q3,368 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (Q1,518) | Q910 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (Q55) | Q89 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (Q61) | Q34 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (Q374) | Q449 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM142 (Q237) | Q429 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM318 (Q533) | Q734 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (Q525) | Q709 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 16% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,122 (Q254,535) | Q127,147 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (Q3.46) | Q9 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (Q86) | Q177 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (Q16) | Q36 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (Q35) | Q141 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (Q152) | Q299 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (Q74) | Q41 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Q18) | Q39 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Q23) | Q55 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (Q34) | Q19 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (Q12) | Q13 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (Q47) | Q88 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 31% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (Q193) | Q118 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (Q69) | Q88 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (Q353) | Q273 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (Q215) | Q330 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (Q69) | Q58 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (Q22) | Q27 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (Q32) | Q21 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (Q3,589) | Q5,899 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (Q0.28) | Q2.11 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (Q337) | Q406 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Q30) | Q25 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Guatemala
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