Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Guyana
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM24 (1,108 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (900 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (467 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (362 G$) | 527 G$ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (569 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (312 G$) | 733 G$ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM25 (1,190 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (579 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.63 (265 G$) | 600 G$ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (612 G$) | 350 G$ | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (4,148 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.88 (277 G$) | 120 G$ | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.46 (210 G$) | 388 G$ | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,657 (172,176 G$) | 184,724 G$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,312 (108,872 G$) | 136,983 G$ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM348 (16,385 G$) | 17,428 G$ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,121 (99,846 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (67,848 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM186 (8,738 G$) | 15,000 G$ | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM106 (5,012 G$) | 5,594 G$ | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,398 (65,842 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM457 (21,523 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM26 (1,235 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM33 (1,571 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 4% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (11,652 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (7,267 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM336 (15,837 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (14,800 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 12% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,468 (7,178,605 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (106 G$) | 246 G$ | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (2,387 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 26% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (703 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM37 (1,729 G$) | 800 G$ | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM93 (4,357 G$) | 4,454 G$ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM32 (1,493 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM15 (701 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (740 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (396 G$) | 539 G$ | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM12 (562 G$) | 350 G$ | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM31 (1,449 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 12% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM83 (3,911 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM37 (1,737 G$) | 2,649 G$ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM361 (17,019 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM151 (7,117 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (1,627 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (647 G$) | 709 G$ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (889 G$) | 360 G$ | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,134 (100,492 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 570% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (24 G$) | 15 G$ | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM211 (9,957 G$) | 10,746 G$ | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (840 G$) | 500 G$ | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 627 prices entered by 107 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 20% cheaper than in Guyana
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