Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (C$7) | C$23 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM20 (C$7) | C$13 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM12 (C$4.00) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM9 (C$2.83) | C$2.41 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (C$4.06) | C$4.70 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (C$2.12) | C$3.95 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM28 (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM15 (C$4.73) | C$4.85 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.64 (C$1.84) | C$3.95 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (C$4.35) | C$3.50 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM73 (C$24) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM6 (C$1.98) | C$2.68 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.59 (C$1.50) | C$2.16 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,466 (C$1,130) | C$2,300 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,259 (C$736) | C$1,599 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM237 (C$77) | C$120 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,681 (C$874) | C$1,347 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,593 (C$519) | C$985 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM166 (C$54) | C$69 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (C$33) | C$60 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,390 (C$453) | C$311 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM386 (C$126) | C$140 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (C$11) | C$26 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (C$81) | C$70 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM153 (C$50) | C$41 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM468 (C$153) | C$105 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM466 (C$152) | C$120 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM150,590 (C$49,090) | C$24,609 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.48 (C$0.81) | C$1.69 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM108 (C$35) | C$60 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM36 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (C$4.47) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM26 (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM88 (C$29) | C$77 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (C$9) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM14 (C$4.49) | C$4.17 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (C$4.98) | C$4.59 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (C$2.42) | C$3.11 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM10 (C$3.14) | C$3.02 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM98 (C$32) | C$61 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (C$13) | C$27 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM207 (C$68) | C$118 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM194 (C$63) | C$97 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM38 (C$12) | C$12 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.52) | C$4.71 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM23 (C$8) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,159 (C$704) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.46 (C$0.15) | C$0.24 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM247 (C$81) | C$38 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (C$5.81) | C$13 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 519 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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