Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (R$ 29) | R$ 35 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (R$ 11) | R$ 30 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.00 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (R$ 10) | R$ 24 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (R$ 29) | R$ 30 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.38 (R$ 5.73) | R$ 10 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (R$ 15) | R$ 60 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (R$ 105) | R$ 120 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (R$ 5.69) | R$ 6.00 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (R$ 4.49) | R$ 3.00 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,593 (R$ 4,698) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,892 (R$ 2,474) | R$ 1,450 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM338 (R$ 442) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,261 (R$ 2,957) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,299 (R$ 1,699) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM198 (R$ 259) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM90 (R$ 118) | R$ 70 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,337 (R$ 1,748) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (R$ 508) | R$ 300 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (R$ 27) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (R$ 45) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 106% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (R$ 300) | R$ 80 | + 275% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (R$ 210) | R$ 60 | + 250% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (R$ 366) | R$ 500 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (R$ 413) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 24% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (R$ 215,764) | R$ 15,000 | + 1338% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (R$ 2.91) | R$ 4.46 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (R$ 119) | R$ 227 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (R$ 44) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (R$ 31) | R$ 50 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (R$ 83) | R$ 300 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (R$ 13) | R$ 27 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (R$ 21) | R$ 36 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (R$ 44) | R$ 60 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (R$ 110) | R$ 200 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (R$ 46) | R$ 80 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (R$ 262) | R$ 300 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (R$ 257) | R$ 80 | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (R$ 44) | R$ 80 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (R$ 31) | R$ 5.00 | + 522% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (R$ 2,485) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (R$ 0.70) | R$ 0.50 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (R$ 239) | R$ 300 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.00 | + 352% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 550 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 13,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 12,391 (RM9,476) in Kuala Lumpur.
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