Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 58% cheaper than in Hong Kong

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TOTAL - 58%
warning This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 780 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025. Exchange rate: 1.819 HKD / MYR
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require HK$131,000 in Hong Kong you would need to make just about HK$55,672 (RM30,608) in Kuala Lumpur.

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