Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (£3.70) | £13 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (£3.46) | £6 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM12 (£2.21) | £3.87 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (£1.51) | £1.20 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM11 (£2.04) | £3.27 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (£1.11) | £2.36 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (£4.29) | £5.27 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (£2.16) | £2.35 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.52 (£0.99) | £1.03 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (£2.33) | £2.83 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM71 (£13) | £9 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.92 (£0.88) | £1.79 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.18 (£0.75) | £1.34 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,216 (£752) | £953 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,593 (£463) | £1,073 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM408 (£73) | £297 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,436 (£435) | £702 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,648 (£294) | £544 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM230 (£41) | £125 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM117 (£21) | £25 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,740 (£310) | £418 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM468 (£84) | £129 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (£5.07) | £7 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (£5.57) | £13 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (£44) | £69 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM164 (£29) | £37 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM337 (£60) | £99 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM322 (£58) | £52 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,959 (£28,012) | £17,412 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.19 (£0.39) | £1.52 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM53 (£9) | £65 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM31 (£5.57) | £18 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (£2.22) | £2.31 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM26 (£4.69) | £4.96 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM82 (£15) | £94 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (£4.39) | £2.68 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (£1.97) | £1.57 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (£2.47) | £4.18 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.99 (£1.07) | £2.17 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (£1.63) | £1.68 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (£6) | £13 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (£15) | £61 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (£7) | £15 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM210 (£37) | £83 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM141 (£25) | £72 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (£7) | £7 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (£2.38) | £3.57 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (£4.21) | £4.42 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,176 (£388) | £502 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (£0.08) | £0.09 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM207 (£37) | £50 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (£3.11) | £11 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 421 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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