- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Spain
- Kuala Lumpur
- Elx
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Elx (Spain)
| Food | 11% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | RM14.89 (€3.84) | €9 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM10.84 (€2.80) | €5.67 | 51% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | RM7.38 (€1.90) | €3.75 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6.21 (€1.60) | €0.60 | 167% |
| 12 eggs, large | RM4.88 (€1.26) | €1.60 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.75 (€0.97) | €1.50 | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM15 (€3.87) | €3 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9.69 (€2.50) | €1 | 150% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | RM7.29 (€1.88) | €1.40 | 34% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | RM9.56 (€2.46) | €0.60 | 311% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM67 (€17.22) | €8 | 115% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.74 (€1.22) | - | - |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.23 (€0.83) | €0.90 | 8% |
| Housing | 39% | ||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 39% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | RM3,250 (€838) | €500 | 68% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM236 (€61) | €100 | 39% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | RM170 (€44) | €35 | 25% |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,382 (€614) | €500 | 23% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | RM514 (€133) | €70 | 89% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (€5.48) | €3.50 | 56% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM27 (€6.98) | €8.50 | 18% |
| Clothes | 44% | ||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 44% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | RM258 (€67) | €90 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | RM183 (€47) | €20 | 136% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | RM254 (€65) | €45 | 45% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | RM221 (€57) | €50 | 14% |
| Transportation | 32% | ||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM181,429 (€46,767) | €25,725 | 82% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.93 (€0.50) | €1.40 | 64% |
| monthly ticket public transport | RM134 (€35) | €27 | 27% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | RM18.58 (€4.79) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 59% | ||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 59% more expensive than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | RM24 (€6.26) | €5 | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM15.57 (€4.01) | €5 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7.86 (€2.03) | €0.60 | 238% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13.50 (€3.48) | €1 | 248% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.89 (€1.52) | €0.30 | 406% |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6.71 (€1.73) | €1.50 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (€10.13) | €11 | 8% |
| Entertainment | 10% | ||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM93 (€24) | €25 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (€6.36) | €13.33 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM113 (€29) | €70 | 58% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | RM171 (€44) | €55 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (€7.51) | €6.50 | 16% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | RM11.64 (€3.00) | €1.25 | 140% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | RM17.31 (€4.46) | €2 | 123% |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM467 (€120) | €129 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (€0.07) | €0.18 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | RM164 (€42) | €35 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | RM10.07 (€2.60) | €4.50 | 42% |
| TOTAL | 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,495 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Elx (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €4,417
(RM17,137)
in Kuala Lumpur
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,750
in Elx.