- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Slovakia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 24% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM9 (€1.82) | €5.19 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM9 (€1.71) | €4.72 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.67) | €2.81 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.38 (€0.87) | €0.71 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.50) | €2.08 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.39 (€0.87) | €1.64 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 (€2.09) | €4.69 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€1.95) | €1.12 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.20 (€0.83) | €1.52 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM5.01 (€0.99) | €0.69 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM81 (€16) | €3.40 | + 372% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.80 (€0.75) | €1.20 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.42 (€0.48) | €0.35 | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,284 (€254) | €558 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM2,055 (€407) | €374 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM237 (€47) | €142 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,838 (€562) | €373 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,449 (€287) | €280 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM231 (€46) | €69 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM106 (€21) | €13 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,424 (€282) | €389 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM602 (€119) | €79 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM16 (€3.19) | €5.82 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM19 (€3.69) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM206 (€41) | €55 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM147 (€29) | €26 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM314 (€62) | €63 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM270 (€54) | €81 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,921 (€30,702) | €20,154 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 (€0.39) | €1.18 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (€12) | €19 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM19 (€3.82) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (€3.04) | €5.06 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (€3.98) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM53 (€11) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM21 (€4.14) | €3.45 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€1.92) | €3.50 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (€3.21) | €4.01 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.60 (€0.91) | €1.56 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.56) | €1.76 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM67 (€13) | €15 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (€5.78) | €13 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM109 (€22) | €23 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM61 (€12) | €26 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (€7) | €3.77 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM17 (€3.29) | €1.65 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 (€1.52) | €1.13 | + 35% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM926 (€183) | €267 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM188 (€37) | €27 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM8 (€1.52) | €3.37 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,991 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,379
(RM6,960)
in Kuala Lumpur.
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