Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola)
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Malanje | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (3,108 Kz) | 7,000 Kz | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (3,173 Kz) | 5,000 Kz | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (1,668 Kz) | 2,800 Kz | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (1,444 Kz) | 730 Kz | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (1,808 Kz) | 1,200 Kz | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (1,107 Kz) | 639 Kz | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (4,693 Kz) | 3,618 Kz | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (1,965 Kz) | 1,909 Kz | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (835 Kz) | 553 Kz | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (1,961 Kz) | 243 Kz | + 709% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (11,656 Kz) | 1,925 Kz | + 505% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (889 Kz) | 277 Kz | + 221% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (644 Kz) | 330 Kz | + 95% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Malanje | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (738,333 Kz) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (385,064 Kz) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (52,029 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (403,343 Kz) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (254,674 Kz) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (38,958 Kz) | 129,000 Kz | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (19,629 Kz) | 15,000 Kz | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (325,099 Kz) | 161,815 Kz | + 101% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (100,131 Kz) | 118,000 Kz | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (4,178 Kz) | 1,288 Kz | + 224% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (5,478 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 111% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 111% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Malanje | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (41,864 Kz) | 12,154 Kz | + 244% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (28,193 Kz) | 14,370 Kz | + 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (58,781 Kz) | 15,000 Kz | + 292% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (52,658 Kz) | 60,000 Kz | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 30% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (27,000,034 Kz) | 12,000,000 Kz | + 125% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (361 Kz) | 244 Kz | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (10,135 Kz) | 13,000 Kz | - 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (6,859 Kz) | 7,869 Kz | - 13% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 69% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (2,863 Kz) | 2,000 Kz | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (4,244 Kz) | 1,800 Kz | + 136% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (13,539 Kz) | 8,000 Kz | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (4,347 Kz) | 400 Kz | + 987% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (2,144 Kz) | 1,220 Kz | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (2,403 Kz) | 1,500 Kz | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (1,251 Kz) | 423 Kz | + 195% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (1,338 Kz) | 400 Kz | + 234% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (6,263 Kz) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Malanje | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (14,580 Kz) | 20,217 Kz | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (7,198 Kz) | 6,000 Kz | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (35,608 Kz) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (20,985 Kz) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (5,898 Kz) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (2,419 Kz) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (3,368 Kz) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (423,021 Kz) | 230,000 Kz | + 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (62 Kz) | 10 Kz | + 506% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (34,724 Kz) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (3,124 Kz) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 354 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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