Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 43% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 21% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (руб 280) | руб 618 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (руб 302) | руб 331 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (руб 157) | руб 167 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (руб 116) | руб 68 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (руб 163) | руб 102 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (руб 113) | руб 114 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (руб 453) | руб 391 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (руб 184) | руб 87 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.79 (руб 84) | руб 43 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (руб 202) | руб 64 | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (руб 1,413) | руб 504 | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.12 (руб 89) | руб 109 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.52 (руб 61) | руб 26 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 80% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,635 (руб 63,438) | руб 30,179 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (руб 41,185) | руб 18,918 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (руб 5,030) | руб 7,326 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,080 (руб 36,301) | руб 18,523 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,473 (руб 25,701) | руб 12,726 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (руб 4,243) | руб 4,732 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (руб 1,788) | руб 557 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (руб 34,082) | руб 23,725 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (руб 6,856) | руб 5,020 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (руб 383) | руб 362 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (руб 538) | руб 511 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 29% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (руб 3,635) | руб 2,518 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (руб 1,939) | руб 1,672 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM292 (руб 5,097) | руб 2,854 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM239 (руб 4,163) | руб 3,530 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 57% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM167,242 (руб 2,918,792) | руб 1,338,980 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.05 (руб 36) | руб 49 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM93 (руб 1,621) | руб 1,187 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM29 (руб 501) | руб 480 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 20% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (руб 309) | руб 304 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (руб 436) | руб 504 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM69 (руб 1,196) | руб 1,283 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (руб 359) | руб 182 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (руб 181) | руб 171 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (руб 230) | руб 143 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (руб 131) | руб 84 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (руб 135) | руб 89 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM43 (руб 750) | руб 310 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 21% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (руб 1,469) | руб 1,184 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (руб 664) | руб 600 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (руб 3,515) | руб 1,983 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM93 (руб 1,617) | руб 2,892 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (руб 647) | руб 274 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (руб 236) | руб 163 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (руб 330) | руб 178 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (руб 34,639) | руб 34,739 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (руб 4.21) | руб 1.79 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (руб 2,957) | руб 1,814 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (руб 307) | руб 176 | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 367 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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