- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Malaysia
- Bern
- Kuala Lumpur
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bern (Switzerland) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
| Food | 136% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 136% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | CHF 19 (RM59) | RM14.89 | 298% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 12.33 (RM38) | RM10.84 | 255% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | CHF 13.14 (RM41) | RM7.38 | 456% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.52 (RM4.74) | RM6.21 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6.87 (RM21) | RM4.88 | 340% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.93 (RM12.28) | RM3.75 | 228% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 9.56 (RM30) | RM15 | 99% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.54 (RM11.04) | RM9.69 | 14% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.81 (RM11.89) | RM7.29 | 63% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.71 (RM5.35) | RM9.56 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14.48 (RM45) | RM67 | 32% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3 (RM9.37) | RM4.74 | 98% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.01 (RM6.29) | RM3.23 | 95% |
| Housing | 96% | ||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 96% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | CHF 2,186 (RM6,825) | RM3,250 | 110% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 196 (RM611) | RM236 | 158% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | CHF 47 (RM148) | RM170 | 13% |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 925 (RM2,888) | RM2,382 | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | CHF 233 (RM729) | RM514 | 42% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 9.67 (RM30) | RM21 | 42% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (RM82) | RM27 | 203% |
| Clothes | 11% | ||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 11% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | CHF 124 (RM387) | RM258 | 50% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | CHF 43 (RM134) | RM183 | 27% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | CHF 127 (RM396) | RM254 | 56% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | CHF 144 (RM451) | RM221 | 104% |
| Transportation | 18% | ||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 18% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 34,513 (RM107,767) | RM181,429 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.76 (RM5.49) | RM1.93 | 185% |
| monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (RM251) | RM134 | 87% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | CHF 44 (RM137) | RM18.58 | 638% |
| Personal Care | 106% | ||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 106% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | CHF 18.96 (RM59) | RM24 | 144% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6.57 (RM21) | RM15.57 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.97 (RM15.51) | RM7.86 | 97% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.04 (RM15.74) | RM13.50 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.53 (RM7.90) | RM5.89 | 34% |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.42 (RM10.67) | RM6.71 | 59% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 40 (RM125) | RM39 | 218% |
| Entertainment | 109% | ||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 109% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 49 (RM154) | RM93 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (RM105) | RM25 | 326% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 84 (RM262) | RM113 | 132% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | CHF 110 (RM343) | RM171 | 101% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14.14 (RM44) | RM29 | 52% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (RM16.45) | RM11.64 | 41% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | CHF 4.29 (RM13.38) | RM17.31 | 23% |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 164 (RM511) | RM467 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.61 (RM1.92) | RM0.28 | 582% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | CHF 147 (RM459) | RM164 | 180% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | CHF 7.06 (RM22) | RM10.07 | 119% |
| TOTAL | 76% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,019 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least RM22,034
(CHF 7,056)
in Bern
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM12,500
in Kuala Lumpur.