Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Morocco
Currency:
Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 13% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Malaysia | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (36 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (41 Dirham) | 57 Dirham | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (20 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (17 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (20 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (14 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (57 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (24 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (10 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (24 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (145 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (12 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (8 Dirham) | 5.72 Dirham | + 34% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 14% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Malaysia | Morocco | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (7,424 Dirham) | 8,838 Dirham | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (4,168 Dirham) | 4,957 Dirham | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (540 Dirham) | 648 Dirham | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (4,595 Dirham) | 6,653 Dirham | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (2,949 Dirham) | 2,655 Dirham | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (502 Dirham) | 506 Dirham | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (225 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (2,047 Dirham) | 2,716 Dirham | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (1,473 Dirham) | 898 Dirham | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (38 Dirham) | 94 Dirham | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (74 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Malaysia | Morocco | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (491 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (328 Dirham) | 540 Dirham | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (699 Dirham) | 724 Dirham | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (656 Dirham) | 915 Dirham | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Malaysia | Morocco | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (322,634 Dirham) | 253,554 Dirham | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (4.35 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (116 Dirham) | 256 Dirham | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Malaysia | Morocco | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (23 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (54 Dirham) | 121 Dirham | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (180 Dirham) | 300 Dirham | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (85 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (25 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (29 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (18 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (13 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (59 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
Malaysia | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (192 Dirham) | 192 Dirham | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (84 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 446 Dirham | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (259 Dirham) | 463 Dirham | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (65 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (30 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (39 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (10,286 Dirham) | 5,352 Dirham | + 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (0.28 Dirham) | 1.15 Dirham | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (423 Dirham) | 397 Dirham | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (38 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 1% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 989 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 18% cheaper than in Morocco
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