- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malaysia
- Denver
- Kuala Lumpur
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Denver (United States) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
| Food | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denver (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $13.41 (RM42) | RM16.47 | 157% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.39 (RM20) | RM10.92 | 84% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.61 (RM14.52) | RM7.88 | 84% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.49 (RM7.83) | RM6.46 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.33 (RM7.36) | RM4.83 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.30 (RM13.55) | RM4.07 | 233% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.65 (RM14.66) | RM16.67 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (RM12.60) | RM9.69 | 30% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.73 (RM11.77) | RM7.43 | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (RM7.43) | RM9.56 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15.12 (RM48) | RM67 | 29% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 (RM5.79) | RM4.71 | 23% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.82 (RM5.74) | RM3.43 | 68% |
| Housing | 46% | ||
| Housing in Denver (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,488 (RM4,688) | RM3,131 | 50% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (RM331) | RM236 | 40% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $43 (RM137) | RM177 | 23% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $619 (RM1,951) | RM2,490 | 22% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $138 (RM436) | RM471 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12.18 (RM38) | RM22 | 73% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (RM91) | RM24 | 276% |
| Clothes | 34% | ||
| Clothes in Denver (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $40 (RM126) | RM258 | 51% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $36 (RM113) | RM183 | 39% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $75 (RM237) | RM254 | 7% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $75 (RM236) | RM243 | 3% |
| Transportation | 12% | ||
| Transportation in Denver (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,514 (RM67,800) | RM181,429 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (RM3.14) | RM1.94 | 62% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $68 (RM214) | RM134 | 59% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $19.34 (RM61) | RM18.20 | 235% |
| Personal Care | 37% | ||
| Personal Care in Denver (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $10.14 (RM32) | RM24 | 32% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.51 (RM21) | RM15.57 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.24 (RM10.22) | RM7.86 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.86 (RM15.32) | RM13.50 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.17 (RM9.98) | RM5.89 | 70% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.90 (RM9.14) | RM6.71 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18.42 (RM58) | RM39 | 48% |
| Entertainment | 39% | ||
| Entertainment in Denver (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (RM109) | RM93 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (RM65) | RM24 | 169% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (RM548) | RM113 | 385% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $82 (RM259) | RM171 | 52% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (RM25) | RM29 | 13% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (RM15.51) | RM11.64 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $3.67 (RM11.56) | RM17.31 | 33% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (RM468) | RM467 | 0% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (RM1.02) | RM0.28 | 261% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $52 (RM163) | RM164 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.87 (RM18.49) | RM10.07 | 84% |
| TOTAL | 25% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,023 prices entered by 517 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2013.
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