Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (57 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (58 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (31 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (27 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (33 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (20 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (86 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (36 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (15 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (36 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (215 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (16 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (12 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 48% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (13,602 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (7,094 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (958 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (7,431 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (4,692 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (718 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (362 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (5,989 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (1,845 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (77 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (101 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (771 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (519 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (1,083 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (970 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (497,405 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (7 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (187 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (126 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (53 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (78 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (249 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (80 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (40 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (44 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (23 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (25 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (115 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 38% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (269 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (133 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (656 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (387 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (109 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (45 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (62 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (7,793 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (1.14 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (640 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (58 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 328 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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