Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
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| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 47% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (11,497 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM20 (10,986 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM12 (6,615 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (4,588 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (6,633 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (4,112 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (15,429 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (6,950 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.79 (3,254 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (7,420 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM71 (40,072 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.95 (2,783 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.18 (2,350 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 19% 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 | RM4,228 (2,377,298 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,571 (1,445,495 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM307 (172,574 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,500 (1,405,667 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,641 (922,757 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM209 (117,475 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM114 (64,139 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,405 (790,161 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM398 (223,696 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (16,355 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM57 (32,303 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) | RM247 (139,044 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM164 (92,277 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM343 (192,653 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM321 (180,359 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 8% 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 | RM154,540 (86,886,777 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (1,266 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM52 (29,345 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM31 (17,560 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM13 (7,423 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM28 (15,698 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM78 (43,956 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (14,381 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM14 (7,777 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (9,028 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (3,873 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM10 (5,444 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (16,418 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 22% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuala Lumpur | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM133 (74,727 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM39 (22,089 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM207 (116,418 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM145 (81,754 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (22,857 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (7,644 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM23 (13,043 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 191% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,136 (1,200,779 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.47 (266 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM208 (117,029 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (10,091 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 76% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 428 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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