Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 38% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (Dinar 3.082) | Dinar 8 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (Dinar 2.701) | Dinar 5.375 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (Dinar 1.476) | Dinar 2.748 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Dinar 1.143) | Dinar 1.154 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (Dinar 1.418) | Dinar 1.606 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (Dinar 1.219) | Dinar 0.567 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Dinar 3.328) | Dinar 3.323 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Dinar 1.693) | Dinar 1.366 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.89 (Dinar 0.758) | Dinar 0.617 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (Dinar 2.016) | Dinar 3.595 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM33 (Dinar 5.114) | Dinar 15 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.54 (Dinar 0.704) | Dinar 1.066 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (Dinar 0.512) | Dinar 0.279 | + 83% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 14% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,173 (Dinar 492) | Dinar 646 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,823 (Dinar 283) | Dinar 358 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM255 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 56 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,078 (Dinar 322) | Dinar 485 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,297 (Dinar 201) | Dinar 236 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM973 (Dinar 151) | Dinar 29 | + 428% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM75 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 16 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,119 (Dinar 328) | Dinar 172 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM674 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 103 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (Dinar 3.839) | Dinar 5.986 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (Dinar 5.478) | Dinar 5.061 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM243 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 49 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM85 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 54 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM407 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 62 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM877 (Dinar 136) | Dinar 59 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,544 (Dinar 24,722) | Dinar 21,660 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.08 (Dinar 0.323) | Dinar 1.046 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM50 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 30 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (Dinar 1.447) | Dinar 2.699 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM17 (Dinar 2.678) | Dinar 8 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 21 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.838 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Dinar 1.647) | Dinar 2.893 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Dinar 2.158) | Dinar 3.658 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (Dinar 3.151) | Dinar 1.811 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (Dinar 1.071) | Dinar 2.135 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (Dinar 4.489) | Dinar 7 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM127 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 32 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM44 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 19 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 41 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM186 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 49 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM46 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (Dinar 2.753) | Dinar 3.742 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (Dinar 3.729) | Dinar 5.588 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (Dinar 332) | Dinar 273 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (Dinar 0.037) | Dinar 0.100 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM222 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 52 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Dinar 2.844) | Dinar 2.608 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Jordan
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