Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 26 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (CHF 3.60) | CHF 16 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 1.73 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 4.49 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (CHF 5.31) | CHF 11 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 4.28 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.73 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 2.43 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 2.14 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (CHF 13) | CHF 13 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.72 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 2.75 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.69 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 2.66 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 75% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,011 (CHF 781) | CHF 3,746 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,283 (CHF 445) | CHF 2,813 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (CHF 50) | CHF 231 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,402 (CHF 468) | CHF 2,181 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,376 (CHF 268) | CHF 1,591 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM863 (CHF 168) | CHF 125 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (CHF 22) | CHF 55 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (CHF 365) | CHF 472 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (CHF 177) | CHF 110 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (CHF 6) | CHF 20 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (CHF 43) | CHF 111 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM142 (CHF 28) | CHF 63 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM318 (CHF 62) | CHF 121 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (CHF 61) | CHF 190 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM150,880 (CHF 29,376) | CHF 37,102 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (CHF 0.40) | CHF 1.86 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (CHF 10) | CHF 79 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 13 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 26 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (CHF 18) | CHF 211 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (CHF 9) | CHF 5.94 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 4.15 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 7 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 3.09 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 3.81 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (CHF 5.49) | CHF 53 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (CHF 22) | CHF 79 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (CHF 8) | CHF 38 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (CHF 41) | CHF 139 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (CHF 25) | CHF 126 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 5.21 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (CHF 3.75) | CHF 7 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (CHF 418) | CHF 702 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.33 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (CHF 39) | CHF 88 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 9 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland
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