- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Slovakia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM9 (€1.91) | €4.31 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM9 (€1.80) | €4.72 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.58) | €2.63 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.38 (€0.91) | €0.69 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.61) | €1.98 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.66 (€0.97) | €1.64 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 (€2.20) | €4.67 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.90) | €1.10 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.33 (€0.90) | €1.44 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM5.01 (€1.04) | €0.66 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM64 (€13) | €3.64 | + 269% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.19 (€0.87) | €1.23 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.42 (€0.50) | €0.40 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,284 (€268) | €555 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,764 (€368) | €425 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM209 (€44) | €138 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,261 (€472) | €392 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,363 (€284) | €340 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM158 (€33) | €70 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM106 (€22) | €13 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,554 (€324) | €389 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM438 (€91) | €79 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM17 (€3.52) | €5.00 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (€4.91) | €5.00 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM259 (€54) | €60 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (€31) | €25 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM258 (€54) | €63 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM284 (€59) | €73 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,758 (€28,733) | €21,375 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 (€0.41) | €1.20 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (€13) | €19 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM23 (€4.88) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (€3.41) | €5.06 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (€4.12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (€12) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM18 (€3.82) | €3.45 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (€1.85) | €3.50 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.04) | €4.01 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.61 (€1.17) | €1.56 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.49 (€1.15) | €1.76 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM64 (€13) | €15 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM155 (€32) | €23 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM61 (€13) | €28 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (€7) | €3.83 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (€3.15) | €1.65 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 (€1.60) | €1.10 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,838 (€383) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM161 (€34) | €27 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM8 (€1.60) | €3.40 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,779 prices entered by 341 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,800
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,561
(RM7,482)
in Kuala Lumpur.
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