Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (kr37) | kr131 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (kr25) | kr67 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (kr14) | kr31 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (kr11) | kr7 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (kr14) | kr30 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.50 (kr7) | kr19 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (kr39) | kr68 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (kr16) | kr18 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.26 (kr9) | kr10 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (kr20) | kr12 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM82 (kr136) | kr78 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.02 (kr7) | kr19 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (kr5.70) | kr10 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,537 (kr5,866) | kr8,455 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (kr3,129) | kr5,757 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM243 (kr403) | kr1,141 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,091 (kr3,468) | kr4,956 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,371 (kr2,273) | kr3,745 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM170 (kr283) | kr1,512 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM115 (kr191) | kr193 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,522 (kr2,525) | kr3,644 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM321 (kr532) | kr684 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (kr35) | kr54 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM30 (kr50) | kr169 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM267 (kr442) | kr778 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM153 (kr254) | kr230 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (kr494) | kr745 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM376 (kr623) | kr1,287 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,194 (kr260,695) | kr304,676 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.42 (kr4.02) | kr10 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM107 (kr177) | kr386 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM25 (kr41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM19 (kr32) | kr50 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (kr39) | kr73 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (kr110) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM18 (kr30) | kr58 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (kr16) | kr28 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (kr26) | kr29 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.91 (kr10) | kr13 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (kr13) | kr16 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM41 (kr67) | kr171 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (kr139) | kr337 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (kr63) | kr187 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (kr332) | kr475 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM179 (kr297) | kr606 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (kr58) | kr73 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (kr26) | kr42 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM23 (kr39) | kr33 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,894 (kr3,142) | kr3,125 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.64 (kr1.07) | kr0.91 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM188 (kr311) | kr255 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (kr29) | kr42 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,227 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr27,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr16,722 (RM10,083) in Kuala Lumpur.
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