Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 54% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 ($3.65) | $15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 ($3.92) | $9 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 ($1.99) | $5.28 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 ($1.66) | $0.96 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 ($2.10) | $3.98 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 ($1.29) | $4.97 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 ($5.81) | $11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 ($2.50) | $4.70 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.58 ($0.98) | $1.76 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 ($2.57) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM67 ($14) | $13 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.65 ($0.99) | $1.93 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.71 ($0.79) | $2.01 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 56% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,311 ($919) | $1,617 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,413 ($514) | $1,250 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM305 ($65) | $211 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,245 ($479) | $1,115 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,383 ($295) | $893 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 ($52) | $180 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM112 ($24) | $57 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,817 ($387) | $292 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM511 ($109) | $114 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 ($7) | $23 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 ($48) | $58 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM139 ($30) | $47 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM327 ($70) | $98 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM388 ($83) | $131 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,209 ($32,444) | $27,823 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 ($0.44) | $0.92 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 ($11) | $31 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM41 ($9) | $22 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 67% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 ($3.46) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 ($5.14) | $25 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 ($16) | $95 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 ($4.38) | $5.78 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 ($2.21) | $4.57 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 ($2.81) | $8 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 ($1.59) | $3.89 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 ($1.65) | $3.07 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM41 ($9) | $21 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 65% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 ($19) | $42 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 ($9) | $26 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 ($43) | $241 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM130 ($28) | $89 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM17 ($3.60) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 ($4.19) | $5.23 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 ($423) | $421 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 ($0.08) | $0.84 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM203 ($43) | $48 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 ($3.83) | $7 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 406 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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