- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Malaysia
- Darwin
- Kuala Lumpur
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Darwin (Australia) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
| Food | 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 100% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$15.67 (RM46) | RM14.89 | 211% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10.42 (RM31) | RM10.81 | 185% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$6.46 (RM19.09) | RM7.38 | 159% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.19 (RM3.51) | RM6.21 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.11 (RM12.15) | RM4.88 | 149% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6.23 (RM18.39) | RM3.75 | 391% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8.36 (RM25) | RM15 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.99 (RM11.80) | RM9.69 | 22% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.66 (RM10.81) | RM7.29 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$2.75 (RM8.11) | RM9.56 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$25 (RM74) | RM67 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$4.18 (RM12.35) | RM4.74 | 160% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.49 (RM4.40) | RM3.23 | 36% |
| Housing | 209% | ||
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 209% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$4,019 (RM11,873) | RM3,250 | 265% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$225 (RM665) | RM236 | 181% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$60 (RM177) | RM170 | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$644 (RM1,901) | RM2,382 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | AU$198 (RM585) | RM514 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$21 (RM62) | RM21 | 192% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (RM89) | RM27 | 227% |
| Clothes | 10% | ||
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | RM258 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$53 (RM155) | RM183 | 15% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$190 (RM561) | RM254 | 121% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$120 (RM354) | RM221 | 60% |
| Transportation | 1% | ||
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 1% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$36,086 (RM106,602) | RM181,429 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.56 (RM4.61) | RM1.93 | 139% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$65 (RM192) | RM134 | 43% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (RM65) | RM18.58 | 249% |
| Personal Care | 80% | ||
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 80% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$16.11 (RM48) | RM24 | 96% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7.99 (RM24) | RM15.57 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4 (RM11.82) | RM7.86 | 50% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8.25 (RM24) | RM13.50 | 81% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.73 (RM11.03) | RM5.89 | 87% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$2.85 (RM8.40) | RM6.71 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (RM80) | RM39 | 103% |
| Entertainment | 127% | ||
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 127% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$58 (RM170) | RM93 | 82% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (RM102) | RM25 | 315% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$115 (RM340) | RM113 | 201% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$149 (RM439) | RM171 | 157% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (RM41) | RM29 | 42% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.75 (RM14.03) | RM11.64 | 21% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$5.17 (RM15.26) | RM17.31 | 12% |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$162 (RM479) | RM467 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.90 (RM2.66) | RM0.28 | 845% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$85 (RM251) | RM164 | 53% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$16.92 (RM50) | RM10.07 | 396% |
| TOTAL | 97% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,536 prices entered by 287 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least RM30,836
(AU$10,438)
in Darwin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM15,625
in Kuala Lumpur.