Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (1,165 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (835 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (437 G$) | 521 G$ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (346 G$) | 510 G$ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (389 G$) | 730 G$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (270 G$) | 383 G$ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (1,166 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (514 G$) | 740 G$ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.38 (227 G$) | 229 G$ | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (600 G$) | 333 G$ | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (4,169 G$) | 3,982 G$ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (225 G$) | 400 G$ | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (178 G$) | 282 G$ | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 24% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,593 (185,951 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,892 (97,921 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM338 (17,505 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,261 (117,034 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,299 (67,238 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM198 (10,262 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM90 (4,674 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,337 (69,206 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (20,122 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (1,054 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (1,773 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (11,861 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (8,323 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (14,491 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (16,363 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (8,540,305 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (115 G$) | 220 G$ | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (4,724 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (1,727 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (955 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (1,234 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (3,298 G$) | 3,824 G$ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (959 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (526 G$) | 769 G$ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (849 G$) | 917 G$ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (326 G$) | 484 G$ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (403 G$) | 405 G$ | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (1,729 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (4,360 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (1,819 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (10,351 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (10,172 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (1,738 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (717 G$) | 919 G$ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (1,231 G$) | 417 G$ | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (98,356 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (28 G$) | 21 G$ | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (9,475 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (894 G$) | 549 G$ | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 518 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 709,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 617,571 G$ (RM11,933) in Kuala Lumpur.
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