Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (16 zł) | 34 zł | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (17 zł) | 28 zł | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (7 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (10 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.79 (4.72 zł) | 2.79 zł | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (11 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (80 zł) | 35 zł | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.12 (5.04 zł) | 8 zł | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.52 (3.46 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,635 (3,579 zł) | 5,314 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (2,324 zł) | 3,825 zł | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (284 zł) | 860 zł | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,080 (2,048 zł) | 3,371 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,473 (1,450 zł) | 2,269 zł | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (239 zł) | 383 zł | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (101 zł) | 45 zł | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (1,923 zł) | 1,833 zł | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (387 zł) | 409 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (22 zł) | 24 zł | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (30 zł) | 32 zł | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (205 zł) | 299 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (109 zł) | 204 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM292 (288 zł) | 321 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM239 (235 zł) | 362 zł | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM167,242 (164,677 zł) | 75,077 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.05 (2.01 zł) | 7 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM93 (91 zł) | 170 zł | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM29 (28 zł) | 27 zł | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (25 zł) | 39 zł | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM69 (67 zł) | 157 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (7 zł) | 5.39 zł | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM43 (42 zł) | 63 zł | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (83 zł) | 72 zł | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (37 zł) | 58 zł | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (198 zł) | 174 zł | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM93 (91 zł) | 142 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (37 zł) | 24 zł | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (1,954 zł) | 2,144 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (0.24 zł) | 0.49 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (167 zł) | 120 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 404 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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