Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Salzburg, Austria
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Salzburg (Austria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (€4.39) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (€3.22) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.90) | €4.35 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.41) | €1.12 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.68) | €3.91 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.16 (€1.04) | €2.28 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (€4.95) | €6 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.92) | €2.13 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.97 (€0.80) | €2.31 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.39) | €0.91 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM82 (€17) | €5.04 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.49 (€0.91) | €1.93 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (€0.65) | €1.96 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 47% cheaper than in Salzburg (Austria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,852 (€779) | €1,444 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,929 (€390) | €1,026 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM318 (€64) | €211 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,319 (€469) | €733 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,397 (€283) | €631 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM200 (€40) | €114 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM100 (€20) | €20 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,513 (€306) | €1,113 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM405 (€82) | €107 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (€4.40) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM33 (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Salzburg (Austria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM222 (€45) | €79 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM159 (€32) | €27 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM283 (€57) | €67 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM335 (€68) | €114 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Salzburg (Austria) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,353 (€28,794) | €20,036 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.06 (€0.42) | €1.37 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (€17) | €50 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (€7) | €21 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 46% cheaper than in Salzburg (Austria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (€3.70) | €10 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (€4.82) | €5.38 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (€13) | €68 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (€3.75) | €3.35 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€2.06) | €2.82 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (€3.32) | €2.53 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (€1.28) | €1.64 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.58) | €1.50 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM36 (€7) | €26 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Salzburg (Austria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM85 (€17) | €37 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (€40) | €138 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (€40) | €48 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.77) | €2.98 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (€4.90) | €3.48 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (€384) | €479 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (€0.11) | €0.07 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (€37) | €65 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.50) | €4.70 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 511 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Salzburg (Austria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,300 in Salzburg you would need to make just about €2,533 (RM12,523) in Kuala Lumpur.
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