Cost of living in Malaysia compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (₩5,763) | ₩9,411 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (₩4,342) | ₩6,661 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₩2,478) | ₩5,558 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₩1,784) | ₩2,243 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (₩2,189) | ₩4,906 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.27 (₩1,424) | ₩6,379 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (₩7,910) | ₩13,015 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (₩2,505) | ₩5,944 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (₩963) | ₩3,678 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₩3,085) | ₩2,166 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (₩23,809) | ₩22,522 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (₩1,110) | ₩2,694 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (₩872) | ₩2,980 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,442 (₩930,879) | ₩1,532,360 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,795 (₩485,451) | ₩1,131,400 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (₩79,628) | ₩298,496 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,263 (₩612,222) | ₩1,200,300 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,385 (₩374,633) | ₩587,302 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (₩52,990) | ₩81,680 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM98 (₩26,599) | ₩41,339 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,610 (₩435,526) | ₩352,573 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM488 (₩131,981) | ₩113,587 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (₩5,640) | ₩13,071 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM32 (₩8,759) | ₩13,039 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 17% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM227 (₩61,439) | ₩41,844 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (₩41,201) | ₩52,250 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (₩73,074) | ₩95,365 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (₩80,650) | ₩173,054 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,513 (₩41,792,588) | ₩29,087,500 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.98 (₩535) | ₩1,439 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM87 (₩23,505) | ₩82,870 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 55% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (₩4,192) | ₩6,377 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (₩4,328) | ₩7,390 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM73 (₩19,700) | ₩82,440 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (₩5,571) | ₩21,662 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (₩3,415) | ₩8,130 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (₩4,218) | ₩8,324 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (₩1,384) | ₩1,815 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (₩2,304) | ₩2,204 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM45 (₩12,099) | ₩17,384 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 59% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (₩22,803) | ₩33,460 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (₩9,728) | ₩20,876 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (₩69,794) | ₩165,595 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (₩53,034) | ₩67,775 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (₩8,607) | ₩10,109 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (₩4,266) | ₩5,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (₩5,498) | ₩5,279 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,919 (₩519,172) | ₩669,053 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (₩114) | ₩1,500 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (₩42,076) | ₩61,508 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₩4,700) | ₩4,500 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in South Korea
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