Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Kerman, Iran

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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (﷼ 231,615) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 110% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (﷼ 170,327) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (﷼ 87,445) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (﷼ 69,402) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 247% | |
12 eggs, large | RM8 (﷼ 79,225) | ﷼ 55,631 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (﷼ 53,956) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (﷼ 233,078) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (﷼ 100,814) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (﷼ 42,836) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (﷼ 119,988) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (﷼ 860,025) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (﷼ 45,015) | ﷼ 68,506 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (﷼ 35,551) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 78% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 83% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (﷼ 38,008,960) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 375% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (﷼ 19,524,777) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 359% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (﷼ 3,463,476) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (﷼ 23,795,716) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 376% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (﷼ 13,968,594) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 299% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (﷼ 2,211,038) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (﷼ 1,020,129) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (﷼ 14,810,073) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (﷼ 4,023,690) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (﷼ 220,176) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 340% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (﷼ 354,478) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 254% | |
Clothes | + 156% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 156% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (﷼ 2,371,830) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 137% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (﷼ 1,664,216) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 233% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (﷼ 2,897,623) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 190% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (﷼ 3,271,999) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 96% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 96% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (﷼ 1,707,723,329) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (﷼ 23,068) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (﷼ 944,655) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 372% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (﷼ 345,306) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (﷼ 190,949) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (﷼ 246,765) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 147% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (﷼ 659,456) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 164% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (﷼ 191,823) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (﷼ 105,207) | ﷼ 125,000 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (﷼ 169,806) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (﷼ 65,282) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (﷼ 80,603) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (﷼ 345,759) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 246% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 28% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (﷼ 871,864) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (﷼ 363,715) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (﷼ 2,069,805) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 314% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (﷼ 2,033,945) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (﷼ 347,568) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (﷼ 143,430) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 183% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (﷼ 246,152) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (﷼ 19,667,283) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (﷼ 5,568) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (﷼ 1,894,709) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (﷼ 178,711) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 79% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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