Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 71% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (£3.96) | £15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM20 (£3.48) | £8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM12 (£2.13) | £3.85 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM9 (£1.51) | £1.09 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (£2.16) | £3.98 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (£1.13) | £2.20 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM28 (£4.84) | £4.40 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM15 (£2.52) | £1.97 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.64 (£0.98) | £0.79 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (£2.32) | £1.83 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM73 (£13) | £11 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM6 (£1.05) | £2.10 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.59 (£0.80) | £1.23 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 82% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | London | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,466 (£601) | £3,948 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,259 (£392) | £3,483 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM237 (£41) | £155 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,681 (£465) | £3,406 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,593 (£276) | £1,950 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM166 (£29) | £136 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (£18) | £27 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,390 (£241) | £254 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM386 (£67) | £121 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (£4.25) | £5.72 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (£6) | £12 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | London | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (£43) | £72 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM153 (£27) | £35 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM468 (£81) | £83 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM466 (£81) | £92 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 80% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | London | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM150,590 (£26,130) | £26,280 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.48 (£0.43) | £1.41 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM108 (£19) | £180 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM35 (£6) | £22 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | London | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (£2.38) | £2.79 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM26 (£4.52) | £7 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM88 (£15) | £52 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (£4.58) | £3.62 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM14 (£2.39) | £2.06 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (£2.65) | £4.81 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (£1.29) | £2.08 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM10 (£1.67) | £2.22 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (£5.49) | £16 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM98 (£17) | £46 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (£7) | £24 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM207 (£36) | £127 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM194 (£34) | £79 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM38 (£7) | £13 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (£2.41) | £3.91 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM23 (£4.07) | £7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,159 (£375) | £398 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.46 (£0.08) | £0.13 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM247 (£43) | £49 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (£3.17) | £16 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 71% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,403 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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