Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (Shilling554) | Shilling684 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (Shilling417) | Shilling661 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Shilling238) | Shilling429 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Shilling174) | Shilling99 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (Shilling210) | Shilling206 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.27 (Shilling137) | Shilling102 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (Shilling760) | Shilling684 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Shilling241) | Shilling271 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (Shilling92) | Shilling92 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Shilling296) | Shilling204 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (Shilling2,287) | Shilling1,634 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (Shilling107) | Shilling162 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (Shilling84) | Shilling75 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,442 (Shilling89,432) | Shilling136,267 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,795 (Shilling46,639) | Shilling48,942 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (Shilling7,650) | Shilling8,499 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,263 (Shilling58,818) | Shilling77,444 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,385 (Shilling35,992) | Shilling49,372 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (Shilling5,091) | Shilling4,266 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM98 (Shilling2,555) | Shilling4,262 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,610 (Shilling41,842) | Shilling47,797 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM488 (Shilling12,680) | Shilling11,225 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (Shilling542) | Shilling819 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM32 (Shilling842) | Shilling340 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 5% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM227 (Shilling5,903) | Shilling7,051 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (Shilling3,958) | Shilling3,776 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (Shilling7,020) | Shilling10,722 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (Shilling7,748) | Shilling5,990 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 17% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,513 (Shilling4,015,134) | Shilling3,013,030 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.98 (Shilling51) | Shilling106 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM87 (Shilling2,258) | Shilling4,240 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (Shilling403) | Shilling226 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (Shilling416) | Shilling806 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM73 (Shilling1,893) | Shilling2,033 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (Shilling535) | Shilling388 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (Shilling328) | Shilling388 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Shilling405) | Shilling329 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (Shilling133) | Shilling165 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (Shilling221) | Shilling166 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM45 (Shilling1,162) | Shilling300 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 28% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (Shilling2,191) | Shilling1,954 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (Shilling935) | Shilling1,315 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (Shilling6,705) | Shilling2,000 | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (Shilling5,095) | Shilling4,612 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (Shilling827) | Shilling573 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (Shilling410) | Shilling313 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (Shilling528) | Shilling235 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,919 (Shilling49,878) | Shilling39,326 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (Shilling11) | Shilling3.20 | + 242% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (Shilling4,042) | Shilling4,303 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Shilling452) | Shilling294 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
25.986
KES
/
MYR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 961 prices entered by 166 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 11% cheaper than in Kenya
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 67% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 78% more expensive than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Kenya
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Kenya
- Cost of living in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Kenya
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 88% more expensive than in Kenya