Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.46) | €17 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (€3.70) | €10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.84) | €5.64 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (€1.55) | €1.44 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.87) | €3.71 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (€1.25) | €2.75 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (€5.47) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (€2.36) | €2.33 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.61 (€0.92) | €1.83 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.47) | €1.66 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM69 (€14) | €8 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.14 (€1.02) | €2.25 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.73 (€0.74) | €1.29 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,053 (€808) | €1,701 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,253 (€449) | €1,158 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM259 (€52) | €163 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,270 (€452) | €1,054 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,368 (€273) | €792 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM636 (€127) | €107 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (€22) | €24 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (€374) | €323 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (€181) | €127 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (€7) | €6 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM32 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM220 (€44) | €83 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM141 (€28) | €37 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM319 (€64) | €97 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM323 (€64) | €130 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM150,880 (€30,061) | €30,939 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.06 (€0.41) | €1.88 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM53 (€10) | €38 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (€1.89) | €9 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (€4.16) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (€18) | €99 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (€9) | €5.81 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.12) | €3.65 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.77) | €3.40 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (€4.05) | €2.58 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.38) | €2.73 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (€5.62) | €18 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (€23) | €40 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (€8) | €19 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (€42) | €91 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (€26) | €80 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (€8) | €9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (€2.66) | €1.94 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (€3.84) | €5.03 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM3,649 (€727) | €688 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (€0.03) | €0.35 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (€40) | €53 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.53) | €5.86 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Italy
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