Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (Dinar 2.556) | Dinar 11 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (Dinar 2.868) | Dinar 6 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Dinar 1.418) | Dinar 3.150 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (Dinar 1.172) | Dinar 1.211 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (Dinar 1.423) | Dinar 1.749 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (Dinar 0.973) | Dinar 0.526 | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (Dinar 4.043) | Dinar 3.617 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Dinar 1.673) | Dinar 1.375 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (Dinar 0.711) | Dinar 0.587 | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Dinar 1.673) | Dinar 2.909 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 14 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (Dinar 0.843) | Dinar 1.250 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (Dinar 0.542) | Dinar 0.275 | + 97% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (Dinar 525) | Dinar 761 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (Dinar 295) | Dinar 350 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 140 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (Dinar 325) | Dinar 450 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (Dinar 209) | Dinar 250 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 29 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 15 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (Dinar 145) | Dinar 53 | + 172% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 103 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (Dinar 2.713) | Dinar 5.986 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (Dinar 5.231) | Dinar 5.000 | + 5% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 70 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 24 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 50 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 69 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 55% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (Dinar 22,824) | Dinar 24,304 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (Dinar 0.307) | Dinar 0.950 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 39 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 48% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (Dinar 1.631) | Dinar 4.246 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (Dinar 3.792) | Dinar 8 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 20 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.838 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (Dinar 1.790) | Dinar 3.750 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Dinar 2.045) | Dinar 4.208 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (Dinar 1.293) | Dinar 1.811 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (Dinar 0.911) | Dinar 2.312 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (Dinar 4.141) | Dinar 9 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 50 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (Dinar 5.965) | Dinar 19 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 41 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 30 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (Dinar 4.573) | Dinar 6 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Dinar 2.095) | Dinar 3.742 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (Dinar 2.745) | Dinar 4.602 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (Dinar 728) | Dinar 273 | + 167% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (Dinar 0.020) | Dinar 0.091 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 50 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Dinar 2.656) | Dinar 3.116 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 630 prices entered by 138 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in Jordan
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