Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 47% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (Dinar 1.409) | Dinar 6 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (Dinar 1.438) | Dinar 3.436 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Dinar 0.756) | Dinar 1.135 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (Dinar 0.655) | Dinar 0.757 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (Dinar 0.819) | Dinar 1.370 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (Dinar 0.502) | Dinar 0.430 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (Dinar 2.127) | Dinar 1.769 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Dinar 0.891) | Dinar 0.818 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (Dinar 0.378) | Dinar 0.318 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Dinar 0.889) | Dinar 1.736 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (Dinar 5.283) | Dinar 8 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (Dinar 0.403) | Dinar 0.810 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (Dinar 0.292) | Dinar 0.385 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Manama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (Dinar 335) | Dinar 727 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (Dinar 175) | Dinar 336 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 131 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (Dinar 183) | Dinar 353 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (Dinar 115) | Dinar 261 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 61 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 11 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (Dinar 147) | Dinar 141 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 34 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (Dinar 1.894) | Dinar 3.196 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (Dinar 2.483) | Dinar 2.709 | - 8% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Manama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 22 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 20 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 40 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 40 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Manama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (Dinar 12,238) | Dinar 8,899 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (Dinar 0.164) | Dinar 0.195 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (Dinar 4.593) | Dinar 14 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (Dinar 3.109) | Dinar 9 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 55% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (Dinar 1.297) | Dinar 1.773 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (Dinar 1.924) | Dinar 6 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 18 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (Dinar 1.970) | Dinar 2.526 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (Dinar 0.972) | Dinar 2.315 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Dinar 1.089) | Dinar 2.355 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (Dinar 0.567) | Dinar 1.064 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (Dinar 0.607) | Dinar 1.568 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (Dinar 2.839) | Dinar 2.534 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 59% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 21 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (Dinar 3.263) | Dinar 10 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 24 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 44 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (Dinar 2.673) | Dinar 5.912 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Dinar 1.096) | Dinar 2.560 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (Dinar 1.527) | Dinar 3.319 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (Dinar 192) | Dinar 280 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (Dinar 0.028) | Dinar 0.039 | - 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 34 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Dinar 1.416) | Dinar 4.467 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 462 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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