- Cost of Living
- United States
- Malaysia
- San Diego
- Kuala Lumpur
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between San Diego (United States) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
| Food | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $13.83 (RM44) | RM16.47 | 165% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.44 (RM20) | RM10.92 | 86% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.58 (RM11.28) | RM7.88 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.75 (RM8.66) | RM6.46 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.77 (RM8.72) | RM4.83 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (RM9.57) | RM4.07 | 135% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.50 (RM14.18) | RM16.67 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.18 (RM10.01) | RM9.69 | 3% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.31 (RM10.43) | RM7.43 | 40% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (RM8.35) | RM9.56 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12.67 (RM40) | RM67 | 40% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (RM6.23) | RM4.71 | 32% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (RM7.15) | RM3.43 | 109% |
| Housing | 57% | ||
| Housing in San Diego (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,721 (RM5,424) | RM3,131 | 73% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $78 (RM245) | RM236 | 4% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $47 (RM147) | RM177 | 17% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $525 (RM1,655) | RM2,490 | 34% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $144 (RM455) | RM471 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7.39 (RM23) | RM22 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (RM71) | RM24 | 192% |
| Clothes | 31% | ||
| Clothes in San Diego (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $45 (RM141) | RM258 | 46% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $36 (RM113) | RM183 | 38% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $79 (RM248) | RM254 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $82 (RM258) | RM243 | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% | ||
| Transportation in San Diego (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,099 (RM69,646) | RM181,429 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (RM3.34) | RM1.94 | 72% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $74 (RM234) | RM134 | 74% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $20 (RM63) | RM18.20 | 248% |
| Personal Care | 45% | ||
| Personal Care in San Diego (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $9.93 (RM31) | RM24 | 29% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7.66 (RM24) | RM15.57 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.63 (RM11.43) | RM7.86 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (RM15.29) | RM13.50 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (RM12.60) | RM5.89 | 114% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.89 (RM9.10) | RM6.71 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16.75 (RM53) | RM39 | 34% |
| Entertainment | 48% | ||
| Entertainment in San Diego (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (RM115) | RM93 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (RM72) | RM24 | 196% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $122 (RM385) | RM113 | 241% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $75 (RM237) | RM171 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9.33 (RM29) | RM29 | 1% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $3.79 (RM11.93) | RM11.64 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $5.38 (RM16.94) | RM17.31 | 2% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (RM470) | RM467 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (RM1.81) | RM0.28 | 544% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $39 (RM122) | RM164 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.55 (RM17.50) | RM10.07 | 74% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,448 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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