Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Macao
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (30 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (31 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (16 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (14 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (17 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (11 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (45 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (19 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (8 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (19 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (113 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (9 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (6 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 54% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 54% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (7,132 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (3,719 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (503 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (3,896 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (2,460 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (376 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (190 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (3,140 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (967 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (40 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (53 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 25% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (404 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (272 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (568 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (509 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (260,793 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (3.49 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (98 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (66 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 53% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (28 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (41 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (131 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (42 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (21 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (23 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (12 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (13 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (60 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 55% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (141 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (70 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (344 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (203 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (57 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (23 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (33 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (4,086 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (0.60 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (335 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (30 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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