Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 47% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (38 kr) | 117 kr | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (39 kr) | 93 kr | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (21 kr) | 55 kr | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (18 kr) | 15 kr | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (22 kr) | 38 kr | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (14 kr) | 34 kr | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (58 kr) | 53 kr | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (24 kr) | 33 kr | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (24 kr) | 19 kr | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (144 kr) | 103 kr | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (11 kr) | 23 kr | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (8 kr) | 14 kr | - 41% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 46% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (9,142 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (4,768 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (644 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (4,994 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (3,153 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (482 kr) | 410 kr | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (243 kr) | 359 kr | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (4,025 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (1,240 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (52 kr) | 67 kr | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (68 kr) | 166 kr | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (518 kr) | 992 kr | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (349 kr) | 419 kr | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (728 kr) | 933 kr | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (652 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 60% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (334,318 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (4.47 kr) | 17 kr | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (125 kr) | 606 kr | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (85 kr) | 319 kr | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 25% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (35 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (53 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (168 kr) | 260 kr | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (54 kr) | 41 kr | + 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (27 kr) | 31 kr | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (30 kr) | 28 kr | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (15 kr) | 28 kr | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (17 kr) | 21 kr | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (78 kr) | 295 kr | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (181 kr) | 415 kr | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (89 kr) | 274 kr | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (441 kr) | 819 kr | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (260 kr) | 750 kr | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (73 kr) | 140 kr | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (30 kr) | 42 kr | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (42 kr) | 72 kr | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (5,238 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (0.77 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (430 kr) | 290 kr | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (39 kr) | 67 kr | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 429 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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