Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 324 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 138 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 51 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 40 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 82 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 48 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.65 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 224 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.78 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 35 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.61 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 15% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,187 (Mex$ 15,740) | Mex$ 16,690 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (Mex$ 8,871) | Mex$ 10,563 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (Mex$ 1,084) | Mex$ 1,191 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,273 (Mex$ 8,543) | Mex$ 12,725 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,547 (Mex$ 5,816) | Mex$ 5,671 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (Mex$ 914) | Mex$ 954 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 420 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (Mex$ 7,341) | Mex$ 7,652 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (Mex$ 1,477) | Mex$ 2,167 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 106 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 160 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (Mex$ 783) | Mex$ 977 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (Mex$ 418) | Mex$ 607 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (Mex$ 1,122) | Mex$ 1,487 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (Mex$ 1,192) | Mex$ 1,383 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 18% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM146,731 (Mex$ 551,595) | Mex$ 276,062 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM76 (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 476 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM26 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 280 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 106 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 159 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM72 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 603 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 63 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 45 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 37 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 97 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Mazatlán | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 341 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 125 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (Mex$ 757) | Mex$ 648 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 783 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 131 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 68 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM25 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 39 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (Mex$ 7,461) | Mex$ 10,283 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (Mex$ 0.91) | Mex$ 3.08 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM186 (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 648 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 57 | + 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 269 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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