Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 73% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 73% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (руб 435) | руб 401 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (руб 415) | руб 322 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM13 (руб 274) | руб 175 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (руб 174) | руб 76 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (руб 250) | руб 113 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (руб 148) | руб 153 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (руб 526) | руб 378 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (руб 259) | руб 102 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6 (руб 134) | руб 38 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (руб 284) | руб 69 | + 311% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (руб 1,496) | руб 597 | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.95 (руб 106) | руб 124 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.54 (руб 76) | руб 27 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 129% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,216 (руб 90,481) | руб 38,419 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,593 (руб 55,632) | руб 24,855 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM408 (руб 8,760) | руб 6,083 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,436 (руб 52,274) | руб 19,940 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,648 (руб 35,370) | руб 13,661 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM230 (руб 4,930) | руб 3,095 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM117 (руб 2,500) | руб 434 | + 476% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,740 (руб 37,335) | руб 22,963 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM468 (руб 10,048) | руб 4,467 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (руб 609) | руб 399 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (руб 669) | руб 642 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 89% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (руб 5,302) | руб 2,436 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM164 (руб 3,525) | руб 1,969 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM337 (руб 7,222) | руб 3,973 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM322 (руб 6,919) | руб 3,702 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 54% 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 | RM156,959 (руб 3,368,151) | руб 1,268,460 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.19 (руб 47) | руб 52 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM53 (руб 1,142) | руб 1,215 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM31 (руб 670) | руб 289 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 44% 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) | RM12 (руб 267) | руб 331 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM26 (руб 564) | руб 539 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM82 (руб 1,763) | руб 1,365 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (руб 528) | руб 201 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (руб 237) | руб 142 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (руб 297) | руб 190 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.99 (руб 129) | руб 76 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (руб 196) | руб 90 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (руб 723) | руб 293 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 44% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (руб 1,797) | руб 1,375 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (руб 854) | руб 559 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM210 (руб 4,497) | руб 3,330 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM141 (руб 3,030) | руб 2,823 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (руб 872) | руб 252 | + 246% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (руб 287) | руб 123 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (руб 507) | руб 176 | + 188% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,176 (руб 46,704) | руб 33,208 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (руб 9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM207 (руб 4,436) | руб 2,562 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (руб 379) | руб 128 | + 197% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 438 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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