Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 318 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 165 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM11 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 70 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 28 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 49 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 36 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM28 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 93 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 48 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 29 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 277 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.51 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 38 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.41 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 26 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,764 (Mex$ 17,098) | Mex$ 22,731 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,382 (Mex$ 10,820) | Mex$ 12,009 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM276 (Mex$ 1,255) | Mex$ 1,203 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,377 (Mex$ 10,796) | Mex$ 14,241 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,592 (Mex$ 7,232) | Mex$ 7,487 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM206 (Mex$ 937) | Mex$ 813 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (Mex$ 503) | Mex$ 414 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,115 (Mex$ 5,063) | Mex$ 6,098 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM403 (Mex$ 1,829) | Mex$ 2,467 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 125 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 122 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM249 (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM162 (Mex$ 734) | Mex$ 722 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM339 (Mex$ 1,539) | Mex$ 1,727 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (Mex$ 1,442) | Mex$ 1,348 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,634 (Mex$ 688,827) | Mex$ 364,644 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM52 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 591 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 96 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM37 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 282 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM80 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 873 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM32 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 80 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 65 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 81 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 38 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM11 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 39 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM44 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 297 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 409 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM39 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 174 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM361 (Mex$ 1,642) | Mex$ 953 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM141 (Mex$ 642) | Mex$ 926 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 189 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 89 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 56 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,486 (Mex$ 11,291) | Mex$ 10,695 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (Mex$ 2.27) | Mex$ 2.60 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM211 (Mex$ 961) | Mex$ 966 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 77 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Mexico
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