Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Luxembourg
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 43% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (€2.88) | €17 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (€3.58) | €10 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.72) | €5.01 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.49) | €1.20 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.87) | €3.01 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (€1.31) | €1.23 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (€5.00) | €9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.31) | €2.43 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.40 (€0.96) | €1.65 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.64) | €2.03 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (€16) | €10 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.37 (€0.95) | €1.47 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.46 (€0.75) | €1.02 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 73% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,008 (€654) | €2,509 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,132 (€464) | €2,281 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM271 (€59) | €162 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,877 (€408) | €1,495 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,177 (€256) | €1,203 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM231 (€50) | €617 | - 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM110 (€24) | €53 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,231 (€485) | €474 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM344 (€75) | €152 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (€5.27) | €4.50 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (€4.64) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM217 (€47) | €86 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM125 (€27) | €34 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (€61) | €98 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM245 (€53) | €137 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,394 (€35,117) | €21,635 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.09 (€0.45) | €1.59 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM89 (€19) | €53 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (€1.83) | €8 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (€4.35) | €8 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (€17) | €16 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (€5.72) | €2.99 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€2.13) | €2.53 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (€2.57) | €1.45 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (€1.62) | €1.44 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (€1.33) | €1.32 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (€9) | €28 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM143 (€31) | €17 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (€7) | €23 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (€45) | €76 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM96 (€21) | €70 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM101 (€22) | €7 | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (€2.64) | €3.39 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (€3.31) | €4.89 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,097 (€456) | €150 | + 204% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.24 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (€33) | €46 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€4.02) | €6 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 602 prices entered by 122 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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