- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malaysia
- Indianapolis
- Kuala Lumpur
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Indianapolis (United States) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
| Food | 38% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indianapolis (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $10.71 (RM32) | RM14.89 | 117% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.07 (RM18.29) | RM10.84 | 69% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.39 (RM13.23) | RM7.38 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.31 (RM6.97) | RM6.21 | 12% |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.97 (RM5.93) | RM4.88 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.47 (RM10.43) | RM3.75 | 178% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.57 (RM16.78) | RM15 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.18 (RM9.56) | RM9.69 | 1% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.64 (RM10.96) | RM7.29 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.79 (RM5.38) | RM9.56 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.99 (RM45) | RM67 | 32% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (RM5.77) | RM4.74 | 22% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (RM5.20) | RM3.23 | 61% |
| Housing | 16% | ||
| Housing in Indianapolis (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,150 (RM3,463) | RM3,250 | 7% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (RM607) | RM236 | 157% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $47 (RM140) | RM170 | 17% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $614 (RM1,849) | RM2,382 | 22% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $176 (RM529) | RM514 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8.16 (RM25) | RM21 | 16% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18.16 (RM55) | RM27 | 102% |
| Clothes | 39% | ||
| Clothes in Indianapolis (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $41 (RM125) | RM258 | 52% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $36 (RM110) | RM183 | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $63 (RM189) | RM254 | 26% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $59 (RM176) | RM221 | 20% |
| Transportation | 29% | ||
| Transportation in Indianapolis (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,670 (RM65,259) | RM181,429 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (RM2.90) | RM1.93 | 50% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $52 (RM156) | RM134 | 16% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $20 (RM61) | RM18.58 | 228% |
| Personal Care | 12% | ||
| Personal Care in Indianapolis (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $7.75 (RM23) | RM24 | 4% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.21 (RM18.71) | RM15.57 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (RM10.38) | RM7.86 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.87 (RM11.65) | RM13.50 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (RM8.03) | RM5.89 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.85 (RM8.60) | RM6.71 | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15.14 (RM46) | RM39 | 16% |
| Entertainment | 22% | ||
| Entertainment in Indianapolis (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (RM99) | RM93 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19.20 (RM58) | RM25 | 134% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $147 (RM443) | RM113 | 293% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $79 (RM237) | RM171 | 38% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7.79 (RM23) | RM29 | 19% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.16 (RM12.54) | RM11.64 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.33 (RM13.05) | RM17.31 | 25% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $143 (RM429) | RM467 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (RM0.72) | RM0.28 | 157% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $46 (RM139) | RM164 | 15% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.40 (RM16.26) | RM10.07 | 61% |
| TOTAL | 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,421 prices entered by 375 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Indianapolis (United States) is about the same as in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM16,187
($5,375)
in Indianapolis
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM15,625
in Kuala Lumpur.