Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 25% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (16,738 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (17,087 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (8,985 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (7,779 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (9,736 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (5,961 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (25,276 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (10,583 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (4,496 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (10,560 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 252% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (62,773 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 214% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (4,788 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 100% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (3,470 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 16% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 21% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (3,976,299 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 298% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (2,073,766 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 159% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (280,201 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (2,172,205 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (1,371,548 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (209,811 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (105,713 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (1,750,824 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (539,254 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (22,500 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 200% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (29,501 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (225,459 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (151,834 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (316,568 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (283,593 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (145,408,930 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (1,944 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (54,579 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (36,938 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (15,417 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (22,858 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (72,914 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (23,410 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (11,549 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (12,942 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (6,737 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (7,207 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (33,727 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (78,519 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (38,766 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (191,766 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (113,016 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 223% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (31,762 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (13,028 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 226% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (18,140 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 505% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (2,278,183 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (334 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (187,008 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (16,822 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 461% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 316 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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