- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Slovakia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 18% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM9 (€1.95) | €4.31 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM9 (€1.83) | €4.72 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.56) | €2.63 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.38 (€0.93) | €0.69 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.63) | €1.98 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.61 (€0.98) | €1.64 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 (€2.24) | €4.67 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€2.00) | €1.10 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.35 (€0.92) | €1.44 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM5.01 (€1.06) | €0.66 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM63 (€13) | €3.64 | + 266% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.30 (€0.91) | €1.23 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.42 (€0.51) | €0.40 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,284 (€272) | €555 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,785 (€379) | €425 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (€47) | €138 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,393 (€508) | €392 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,405 (€298) | €340 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (€36) | €70 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM106 (€22) | €13 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,715 (€364) | €389 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM451 (€96) | €79 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (€3.75) | €5.00 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM26 (€5.61) | €5.00 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM295 (€63) | €60 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (€32) | €25 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM282 (€60) | €63 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM285 (€61) | €73 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM140,679 (€29,853) | €21,375 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 (€0.42) | €1.20 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (€13) | €19 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM23 (€4.96) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (€3.36) | €5.06 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (€4.19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (€14) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM19 (€3.93) | €3.45 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM9 (€1.98) | €3.50 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.26) | €4.01 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.39 (€1.14) | €1.56 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (€1.17) | €1.76 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 2% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM78 (€16) | €15 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM164 (€35) | €23 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM61 (€13) | €28 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (€6) | €3.83 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (€3.26) | €1.65 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 (€1.63) | €1.10 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,948 (€413) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (€0.08) | €0.10 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM175 (€37) | €27 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM8 (€1.63) | €3.40 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,947 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 10% 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 €1,437
(RM6,773)
in Kuala Lumpur.
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