- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Kuala Lumpur
- Bangkok
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Bangkok (Thailand)
| Food | 14% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | RM14.89 (147 ฿) | 219 ฿ | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM10.84 (107 ฿) | 145 ฿ | 26% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | RM7.38 (73 ฿) | 61 ฿ | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6.21 (61 ฿) | 58 ฿ | 6% |
| 12 eggs, large | RM4.88 (48 ฿) | 59 ฿ | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.75 (37 ฿) | 74 ฿ | 50% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM15 (148 ฿) | 262 ฿ | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9.69 (96 ฿) | 99 ฿ | 3% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | RM7.29 (72 ฿) | 91 ฿ | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | RM9.56 (94 ฿) | 50 ฿ | 89% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM67 (659 ฿) | 817 ฿ | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.84 (48 ฿) | 42 ฿ | 15% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.23 (32 ฿) | 43 ฿ | 26% |
| Housing | 9% | ||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | RM3,131 (30,891 ฿) | 39,840 ฿ | 22% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM236 (2,332 ฿) | 3,068 ฿ | 24% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | RM170 (1,676 ฿) | 764 ฿ | 119% |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,382 (23,496 ฿) | 19,281 ฿ | 22% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | RM514 (5,074 ฿) | 3,310 ฿ | 53% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 (222 ฿) | 125 ฿ | 78% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM27 (267 ฿) | 160 ฿ | 67% |
| Clothes | 3% | ||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | RM258 (2,545 ฿) | 2,478 ฿ | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | RM183 (1,810 ฿) | 1,625 ฿ | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | RM254 (2,506 ฿) | 2,946 ฿ | 15% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | RM221 (2,181 ฿) | 2,490 ฿ | 12% |
| Transportation | 36% | ||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 36% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM181,429 (1,789,891 ฿) | 1,204,470 ฿ | 49% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.93 (19.04 ฿) | 38 ฿ | 50% |
| monthly ticket public transport | RM134 (1,325 ฿) | 864 ฿ | 53% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | RM18.65 (184 ฿) | 129 ฿ | 43% |
| Personal Care | 16% | ||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | RM24 (240 ฿) | 179 ฿ | 34% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM15.57 (154 ฿) | 144 ฿ | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7.86 (78 ฿) | 92 ฿ | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13.50 (133 ฿) | 119 ฿ | 12% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.89 (58 ฿) | 49 ฿ | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6.71 (66 ฿) | 58 ฿ | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (388 ฿) | 286 ฿ | 36% |
| Entertainment | 10% | ||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM93 (921 ฿) | 861 ฿ | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (244 ฿) | 340 ฿ | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM113 (1,113 ฿) | 1,792 ฿ | 38% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | RM171 (1,686 ฿) | 2,537 ฿ | 34% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (287 ฿) | 272 ฿ | 6% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | RM11.64 (115 ฿) | 104 ฿ | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | RM17.31 (171 ฿) | 95 ฿ | 80% |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM467 (4,611 ฿) | 7,400 ฿ | 38% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (2.78 ฿) | 1.87 ฿ | 49% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | RM164 (1,619 ฿) | 1,828 ฿ | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | RM10.07 (99 ฿) | 87 ฿ | 14% |
| TOTAL | 2% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,307 prices entered by 596 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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