Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 20% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary)
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 41% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| RM22 (1,579 Ft) | 1,883 Ft | 16% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| RM16 (1,160 Ft) | 1,476 Ft | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| RM9 (684 Ft) | 709 Ft | 3% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| RM7 (507 Ft) | 220 Ft | 130% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| RM8 (604 Ft) | 493 Ft | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| RM5.16 (375 Ft) | 436 Ft | 14% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| RM24 (1,781 Ft) | 889 Ft | 100% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| RM9 (691 Ft) | 304 Ft | 127% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| RM3.97 (289 Ft) | 190 Ft | 52% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| RM12 (860 Ft) | 210 Ft | 309% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| RM82 (5,937 Ft) | 1,157 Ft | 413% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| RM4.49 (327 Ft) | 384 Ft | 15% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| RM3.22 (234 Ft) | 114 Ft | 105% |
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 45% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RM3,852 (280,302 Ft) | 151,666 Ft | 85% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| RM1,929 (140,365 Ft) | 92,379 Ft | 52% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| RM318 (23,107 Ft) | 39,779 Ft | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RM2,319 (168,768 Ft) | 88,189 Ft | 91% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| RM1,397 (101,647 Ft) | 48,559 Ft | 109% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| RM200 (14,520 Ft) | 26,962 Ft | 46% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| RM100 (7,287 Ft) | 3,094 Ft | 136% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| RM1,513 (110,123 Ft) | 112,253 Ft | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM405 (29,481 Ft) | 19,854 Ft | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| RM22 (1,584 Ft) | 3,012 Ft | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| RM33 (2,382 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | 16% |
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| RM222 (16,182 Ft) | 16,177 Ft | 0% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| RM159 (11,607 Ft) | 10,262 Ft | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM283 (20,577 Ft) | 22,129 Ft | 7% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| RM335 (24,375 Ft) | 22,117 Ft | 10% |
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| RM142,353 (10,359,822 Ft) | 6,397,140 Ft | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| RM2.06 (150 Ft) | 360 Ft | 58% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| RM86 (6,263 Ft) | 6,624 Ft | 5% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| RM33 (2,428 Ft) | 2,364 Ft | 3% |
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM18 (1,332 Ft) | 1,946 Ft | 32% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| RM24 (1,735 Ft) | 1,885 Ft | 8% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| RM64 (4,637 Ft) | 5,440 Ft | 15% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| RM19 (1,349 Ft) | 696 Ft | 94% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| RM10 (740 Ft) | 1,302 Ft | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| RM16 (1,194 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| RM6 (459 Ft) | 322 Ft | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| RM8 (567 Ft) | 525 Ft | 8% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| RM36 (2,615 Ft) | 1,262 Ft | 107% |
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| RM85 (6,169 Ft) | 3,794 Ft | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| RM35 (2,558 Ft) | 2,935 Ft | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| RM200 (14,555 Ft) | 8,980 Ft | 62% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| RM197 (14,303 Ft) | 6,435 Ft | 122% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| RM33 (2,373 Ft) | 1,658 Ft | 43% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| RM14 (997 Ft) | 455 Ft | 119% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| RM24 (1,763 Ft) | 448 Ft | 293% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| RM1,900 (138,303 Ft) | 381,014 Ft | 64% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| RM0.54 (39 Ft) | 44 Ft | 11% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| RM183 (13,324 Ft) | 7,950 Ft | 68% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| RM17 (1,259 Ft) | 1,130 Ft | 11% |
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For example, you would need at least 595,279 Ft (RM8,180) in Kuala Lumpur to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 498,000 Ft in Veszprém.