Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus)
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Mahilioŭ | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (12 BYN) | 40 BYN | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (12 BYN) | 20 BYN | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (7 BYN) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (5.68 BYN) | 1.59 BYN | + 257% | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (7 BYN) | 2.97 BYN | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (4.36 BYN) | 2.80 BYN | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (18 BYN) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (8 BYN) | 3.88 BYN | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (3.29 BYN) | 3.15 BYN | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (8 BYN) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (46 BYN) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (3.50 BYN) | 3.00 BYN | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (2.54 BYN) | 0.79 BYN | + 221% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 30% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (2,906 BYN) | 700 BYN | + 315% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (1,516 BYN) | 500 BYN | + 203% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (205 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (1,587 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (1,002 BYN) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (153 BYN) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (77 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 209% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (1,280 BYN) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (394 BYN) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (16 BYN) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (22 BYN) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (165 BYN) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (111 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (231 BYN) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (207 BYN) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (106,265 BYN) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (1.42 BYN) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (40 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 166% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (27 BYN) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (11 BYN) | 25 BYN | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (17 BYN) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (53 BYN) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (17 BYN) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (8 BYN) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (9 BYN) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (4.92 BYN) | 1.30 BYN | + 279% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (5.27 BYN) | 1.70 BYN | + 210% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (25 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 146% | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Mahilioŭ (Belarus) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Mahilioŭ | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (57 BYN) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (28 BYN) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (140 BYN) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (83 BYN) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (23 BYN) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (10 BYN) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (13 BYN) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (1,665 BYN) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (0.24 BYN) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (137 BYN) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (12 BYN) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
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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