Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 62% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 ($3.63) | $17 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 ($3.89) | $11 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 ($1.98) | $6 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 ($1.65) | $0.96 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 ($2.08) | $5.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 ($1.29) | $4.42 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 ($5.77) | $4.80 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 ($2.48) | $3.89 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.58 ($0.97) | $2.27 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 ($2.56) | $3.02 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM67 ($14) | $14 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.65 ($0.98) | $2.85 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.71 ($0.79) | $2.06 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 66% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,311 ($912) | $2,266 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,413 ($511) | $1,712 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM305 ($65) | $276 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,245 ($475) | $1,667 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,383 ($293) | $1,298 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 ($51) | $131 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM112 ($24) | $46 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,817 ($384) | $254 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM511 ($108) | $287 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 ($7) | $28 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 ($47) | $61 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM139 ($29) | $43 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM327 ($69) | $85 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM388 ($82) | $152 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 69% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,617 ($32,085) | $28,742 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 ($0.44) | $0.91 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 ($11) | $85 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM41 ($9) | $38 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 73% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 ($3.44) | $5.29 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 ($5.10) | $19 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 ($16) | $181 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 ($4.35) | $8 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 ($2.19) | $4.36 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 ($2.79) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 ($1.58) | $5.44 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 ($1.64) | $1.55 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM41 ($9) | $36 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 46% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Charlotte, North Carolina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 ($19) | $42 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 ($9) | $20 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 ($43) | $170 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM130 ($28) | $62 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 ($8) | $13 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM17 ($3.58) | $5.68 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 ($4.16) | $5.84 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 ($420) | $574 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 ($0.07) | $0.16 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM203 ($43) | $60 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 ($3.81) | $8 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 686 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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