Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (1,299 Ft) | 3,455 Ft | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (1,401 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (727 Ft) | 994 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (541 Ft) | 504 Ft | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (757 Ft) | 1,192 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (524 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (2,105 Ft) | 2,251 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (856 Ft) | 537 Ft | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.79 (389 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (937 Ft) | 362 Ft | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (6,563 Ft) | 2,034 Ft | + 223% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.12 (415 Ft) | 565 Ft | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.52 (285 Ft) | 456 Ft | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,635 (294,613 Ft) | 382,836 Ft | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (191,267 Ft) | 262,418 Ft | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (23,362 Ft) | 63,378 Ft | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,080 (168,585 Ft) | 207,881 Ft | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,473 (119,359 Ft) | 156,748 Ft | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (19,706 Ft) | 37,606 Ft | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (8,304 Ft) | 5,149 Ft | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (158,281 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (31,838 Ft) | 35,464 Ft | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (1,779 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (2,498 Ft) | 2,836 Ft | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (16,879 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (9,003 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM292 (23,672 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM239 (19,335 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM167,242 (13,555,182 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.05 (166 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM93 (7,528 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM29 (2,312 Ft) | 4,484 Ft | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (1,435 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (2,025 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM69 (5,555 Ft) | 21,151 Ft | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (1,667 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (839 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (1,069 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (606 Ft) | 669 Ft | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (629 Ft) | 981 Ft | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM43 (3,481 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (6,820 Ft) | 12,983 Ft | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (3,082 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (16,326 Ft) | 17,059 Ft | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM93 (7,511 Ft) | 16,872 Ft | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (3,005 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,095 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (1,531 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (160,867 Ft) | 254,040 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (20 Ft) | 31 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (13,731 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (1,426 Ft) | 2,021 Ft | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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