Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.45) | €17 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (€3.72) | €9 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.88) | €3.86 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (€1.55) | €1.04 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (€2.00) | €3.05 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (€1.27) | €2.26 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (€5.49) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (€2.40) | €1.96 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.73 (€0.95) | €1.31 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.50) | €1.06 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (€13) | €7 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.72 (€0.95) | €2.02 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.69 (€0.74) | €1.01 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,011 (€807) | €1,281 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,283 (€459) | €876 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (€51) | €122 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,402 (€483) | €820 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,376 (€277) | €603 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM863 (€174) | €82 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (€22) | €27 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (€377) | €346 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (€183) | €101 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (€45) | €75 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM142 (€29) | €31 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM318 (€64) | €82 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (€63) | €90 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM150,880 (€30,354) | €26,246 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (€0.42) | €1.64 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (€10) | €30 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (€1.91) | €8 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (€4.20) | €7 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (€18) | €62 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (€9) | €3.97 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.14) | €2.66 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.80) | €3.34 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (€4.09) | €2.05 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.39) | €1.98 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (€5.67) | €17 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (€23) | €33 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (€42) | €61 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (€26) | €49 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (€8) | €10 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (€2.69) | €2.67 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (€3.88) | €4.64 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (€432) | €525 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (€0.03) | €0.17 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (€41) | €48 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.61) | €5.21 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Spain
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