Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malaysia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (14 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (15 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (5.00 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (22 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.61 (3.67 ₪) | 5.17 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (10 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM69 (55 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.14 (4.10 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.73 (2.98 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malaysia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,053 (3,233 ₪) | 8,867 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,253 (1,797 ₪) | 6,724 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM259 (206 ₪) | 789 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,270 (1,811 ₪) | 5,068 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,368 (1,091 ₪) | 3,575 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM636 (508 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (89 ₪) | 92 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (1,496 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (724 ₪) | 538 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (26 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM32 (26 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malaysia | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM220 (175 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM141 (113 ₪) | 191 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM319 (254 ₪) | 463 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM323 (258 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malaysia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM150,880 (120,353 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.06 (1.64 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM53 (42 ₪) | 222 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malaysia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (8 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (17 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (73 ₪) | 569 ₪ | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (35 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (11 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (16 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (5.51 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (22 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Malaysia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (92 ₪) | 149 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (33 ₪) | 90 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (168 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (103 ₪) | 301 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (33 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (15 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM3,649 (2,911 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (0.13 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (161 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (14 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 54% cheaper than in Israel
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