Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (C$7) | C$17 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (C$4.84) | C$12 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (C$2.85) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$2.12) | C$2.43 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (C$2.52) | C$3.97 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.16 (C$1.57) | C$2.82 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (C$7) | C$13 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (C$2.88) | C$3.21 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.97 (C$1.20) | C$1.89 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (C$3.59) | C$3.29 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM82 (C$25) | C$19 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.49 (C$1.36) | C$2.64 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (C$0.98) | C$2.63 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,852 (C$1,170) | C$1,961 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,929 (C$586) | C$1,723 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM318 (C$96) | C$209 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,319 (C$704) | C$1,579 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,397 (C$424) | C$1,147 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM200 (C$61) | C$78 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM100 (C$30) | C$64 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,513 (C$460) | C$464 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM405 (C$123) | C$152 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (C$7) | C$13 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM33 (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 (C$68) | C$72 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM159 (C$48) | C$83 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM283 (C$86) | C$122 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM335 (C$102) | C$129 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,353 (C$43,236) | C$21,915 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.06 (C$0.62) | C$1.24 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (C$26) | C$67 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (C$10) | C$23 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (C$5.56) | C$11 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (C$7) | C$21 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (C$19) | C$103 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (C$5.63) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (C$3.09) | C$5.11 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (C$4.98) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (C$1.92) | C$5.33 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (C$2.37) | C$2.48 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM36 (C$11) | C$25 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM85 (C$26) | C$52 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (C$11) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (C$61) | C$124 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (C$60) | C$87 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.16) | C$5.39 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (C$7) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (C$577) | C$610 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (C$0.16) | C$0.40 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (C$56) | C$54 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (C$5.25) | C$12 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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