Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 20% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM23 (11,641 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (9,391 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (4,909 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (3,846 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (4,872 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (3,104 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (13,779 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (5,317 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.65 (2,906 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (5,414 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (40,644 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.78 (2,457 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.61 (1,855 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,874 (1,991,005 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,360 (1,212,865 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (148,142 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,273 (1,168,068 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,547 (795,152 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM243 (124,957 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (52,659 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,953 (1,003,692 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM393 (201,893 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 (11,976 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (15,839 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM208 (107,033 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM111 (57,090 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (153,381 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (162,927 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Kuala Lumpur | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM146,731 (75,414,281 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (1,063 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM76 (39,272 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM26 (13,609 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (9,101 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (12,841 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (33,804 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (10,571 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (5,318 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (6,781 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (3,845 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (3,989 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (20,558 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 298% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (46,274 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (17,661 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (103,527 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 (95,339 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM37 (18,847 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (7,741 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (11,432 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,985 (1,020,088 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (124 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM186 (95,689 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (9,442 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 80% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 176 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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