Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 25% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (237 MT) | 756 MT | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (242 MT) | 348 MT | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (127 MT) | 435 MT | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (110 MT) | 92 MT | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (138 MT) | 117 MT | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (85 MT) | 78 MT | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (358 MT) | 317 MT | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (150 MT) | 136 MT | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (64 MT) | 55 MT | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (150 MT) | 69 MT | + 118% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (890 MT) | 585 MT | + 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (68 MT) | 82 MT | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (49 MT) | 24 MT | + 108% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (56,385 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (29,406 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (3,973 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (30,802 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (19,449 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (2,975 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 129% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (1,499 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (24,827 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (7,647 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (319 MT) | 269 MT | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (418 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (3,197 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (2,153 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (4,489 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (4,021 MT) | 5,593 MT | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (2,061,923 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 197% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (28 MT) | 79 MT | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (774 MT) | 1,522 MT | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (524 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (219 MT) | 269 MT | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (324 MT) | 568 MT | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (1,034 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (332 MT) | 313 MT | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (164 MT) | 173 MT | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (184 MT) | 252 MT | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (96 MT) | 119 MT | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (102 MT) | 119 MT | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (478 MT) | 551 MT | - 13% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (1,113 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (550 MT) | 730 MT | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (2,719 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 94% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (1,603 MT) | 2,361 MT | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (450 MT) | 325 MT | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (185 MT) | 197 MT | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (257 MT) | 75 MT | + 243% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (32,305 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (4.74 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (2,652 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (239 MT) | 127 MT | + 88% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 438 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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