Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (37 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (38 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (20 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (17 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (22 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (13 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 127% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (57 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (24 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (10 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (24 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (140 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (11 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 11% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (8,897 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (4,640 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (627 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (4,860 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (3,069 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (469 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (237 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (3,918 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (1,207 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (50 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (66 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 23% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (504 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (340 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (708 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (635 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (325,364 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (4.35 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (122 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (83 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 150% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (34 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (51 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (163 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (52 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (26 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (29 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (15 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (16 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (75 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | - 19% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (176 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (87 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (429 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (253 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (71 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (29 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (41 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (5,098 Dirham) | 7,947 Dirham | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (0.75 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (418 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (38 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 6% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 388 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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