Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Malta
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 53% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Malaysia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (€3.28) | €26 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (€3.71) | €10 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.81) | €4.97 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.41) | €0.92 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.96) | €2.78 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (€1.34) | €4.00 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (€4.60) | €4.25 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.22) | €1.00 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (€1.02) | €2.69 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (€2.74) | €1.22 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (€16) | €9 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (€1.03) | €1.66 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (€0.73) | €0.84 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Malaysia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,921 (€610) | €1,544 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,240 (€468) | €1,046 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM284 (€59) | €86 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,069 (€432) | €1,323 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,296 (€271) | €842 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM965 (€201) | €72 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM100 (€21) | €35 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,327 (€486) | €392 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM562 (€117) | €95 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (€5.85) | €7 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (€8) | €9 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Malaysia | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (€40) | €80 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (€26) | €57 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (€62) | €86 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (€51) | €75 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 13% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Malaysia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (€33,998) | €26,952 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.33 (€0.49) | €1.34 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (€18) | €25 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 33% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Malaysia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (€1.73) | €3.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (€3.24) | €20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (€31) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.26) | €3.75 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.06) | €4.54 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (€4.24) | €3.30 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.56) | €1.40 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (€6) | €16 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Malaysia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (€26) | €45 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (€44) | €28 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM127 (€26) | €117 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM85 (€18) | €11 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (€3.74) | €2.20 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (€3.84) | €3.48 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (€448) | €634 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.54 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (€33) | €54 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.64) | €5.31 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 491 prices entered by 95 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Malta
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