Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Ireland
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 53% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (€3.29) | €16 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (€3.72) | €10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.82) | €5.73 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.42) | €1.49 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.97) | €4.60 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (€1.35) | €3.23 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (€4.62) | €5.51 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.23) | €2.42 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (€1.03) | €1.40 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (€2.76) | €2.62 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (€16) | €14 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (€1.03) | €2.72 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (€0.73) | €1.76 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 69% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,921 (€613) | €2,667 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,240 (€470) | €2,150 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM284 (€60) | €220 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,069 (€434) | €1,778 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,296 (€272) | €1,372 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM965 (€202) | €173 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM100 (€21) | €44 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,327 (€488) | €432 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM562 (€118) | €80 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (€5.88) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (€8) | €15 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (€40) | €75 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (€26) | €42 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (€62) | €92 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (€52) | €94 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (€34,167) | €31,217 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.33 (€0.49) | €1.83 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (€18) | €101 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (€1.97) | €5.28 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (€3.26) | €19 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (€31) | €62 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (€9) | €5.62 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.28) | €4.15 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.07) | €6 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (€4.27) | €3.12 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.56) | €2.54 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (€6) | €21 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 54% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (€26) | €56 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (€8) | €25 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (€44) | €113 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM127 (€27) | €86 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM85 (€18) | €13 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (€3.76) | €3.62 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (€4.00) | €7 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (€450) | €571 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.30 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (€33) | €50 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.66) | €16 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 60% cheaper than in Ireland
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