Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Ireland
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (€4.30) | €18 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (€4.12) | €11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (€2.23) | €5.21 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (€1.68) | €1.29 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM11 (€2.27) | €4.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (€1.52) | €3.15 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (€5.91) | €6 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (€2.52) | €3.01 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6 (€1.36) | €1.58 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (€2.79) | €2.63 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM72 (€16) | €13 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.09 (€1.10) | €3.28 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.56 (€0.98) | €1.32 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 66% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,769 (€812) | €2,493 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,425 (€522) | €1,911 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM377 (€81) | €194 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,307 (€497) | €1,856 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,585 (€341) | €1,438 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (€42) | €125 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM116 (€25) | €33 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,161 (€250) | €367 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM463 (€100) | €119 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (€5.31) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM28 (€6) | €17 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 26% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM245 (€53) | €99 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (€35) | €36 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM332 (€72) | €100 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM320 (€69) | €106 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 63% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,335 (€33,237) | €33,459 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.24 (€0.48) | €1.77 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM53 (€11) | €72 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (€3.00) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM32 (€7) | €21 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM84 (€18) | €65 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (€5.70) | €6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (€2.84) | €5.04 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (€2.66) | €6 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (€1.58) | €3.13 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM11 (€2.43) | €3.04 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (€5.90) | €23 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 48% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM64 (€14) | €53 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM39 (€8) | €22 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM480 (€103) | €123 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM134 (€29) | €87 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (€7) | €14 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (€2.89) | €4.31 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (€3.76) | €7 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,918 (€628) | €658 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM207 (€45) | €76 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.78) | €16 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in Ireland
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