Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 8% more expensive than in Dalian (China)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (21元) | 58元 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (26元) | 31元 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (12元) | 10元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (11元) | 11元 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (14元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (10元) | 7元 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (32元) | 54元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (16元) | 10元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (7元) | 6元 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (18元) | 4.56元 | + 285% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (123元) | 83元 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.77 (7元) | 7元 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.52 (5.34元) | 6元 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 28% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,547 (5,382元) | 4,106元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,275 (3,451元) | 3,234元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM269 (409元) | 250元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,938 (2,940元) | 2,928元 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,258 (1,909元) | 2,068元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (369元) | 201元 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM108 (164元) | 92元 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,969 (2,987元) | 2,532元 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM396 (600元) | 327元 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (33元) | 30元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (47元) | 39元 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Dalian | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (316元) | 398元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM116 (176元) | 379元 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (423元) | 454元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM239 (362元) | 308元 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 34% more expensive than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM164,363 (249,361元) | 184,335元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 (3.18元) | 6元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM93 (141元) | 62元 | + 128% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM32 (48元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (27元) | 25元 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (38元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM69 (104元) | 150元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (31元) | 100元 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (16元) | 25元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (20元) | 27元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (11元) | 9元 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (12元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM42 (64元) | 41元 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Dalian (China) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Dalian | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM86 (130元) | 111元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (54元) | 104元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (306元) | 165元 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM81 (123元) | 317元 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (53元) | 44元 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (18元) | 34元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (23元) | 25元 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (3,011元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (0.37元) | 0.47元 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM166 (252元) | 230元 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM19 (28元) | 15元 | + 88% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 262 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
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