Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (£3.95) | £10 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (£2.90) | £5.65 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (£1.49) | £4.17 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (£1.18) | £0.73 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (£1.35) | £2.75 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.21 (£0.92) | £1.92 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (£3.97) | £5.41 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (£1.72) | £1.89 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.14 (£0.73) | £0.81 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (£2.04) | £2.16 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (£15) | £7 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.35 (£0.77) | £1.92 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (£0.61) | £0.74 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 55% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,673 (£648) | £1,367 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,887 (£333) | £832 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM335 (£59) | £164 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,299 (£405) | £1,029 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,350 (£238) | £915 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM214 (£38) | £156 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM99 (£17) | £19 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,431 (£252) | £340 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM389 (£69) | £71 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (£3.75) | £5.36 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (£6) | £10 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM229 (£40) | £49 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (£28) | £32 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM280 (£49) | £54 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM316 (£56) | £55 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM165,013 (£29,093) | £22,837 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (£0.39) | £1.23 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (£16) | £59 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM33 (£5.88) | £13 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (£3.25) | £2.90 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (£4.20) | £9 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (£11) | £75 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (£3.27) | £2.74 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (£1.79) | £1.35 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (£2.89) | £2.57 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (£1.11) | £1.80 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (£1.37) | £1.49 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (£5.89) | £11 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (£15) | £23 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (£6) | £22 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (£35) | £100 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM197 (£35) | £54 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (£5.92) | £8 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (£2.44) | £2.65 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (£4.19) | £3.79 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,900 (£335) | £295 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (£0.09) | £0.20 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM183 (£32) | £35 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (£3.04) | £9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 493 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,200 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £2,313 (RM13,119) in Kuala Lumpur.
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