- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Slovakia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM9 (€1.84) | €5.19 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM9 (€1.73) | €4.72 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.72) | €2.81 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.38 (€0.88) | €0.71 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.56) | €2.08 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.41 (€0.88) | €1.64 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM11 (€2.12) | €4.69 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€2.03) | €1.12 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.39 (€0.88) | €1.52 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM5.01 (€1.01) | €0.69 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM77 (€16) | €3.40 | + 356% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.02 (€0.81) | €1.20 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.42 (€0.48) | €0.35 | + 40% | |
| 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 (€258) | €558 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,830 (€367) | €374 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (€44) | €142 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,027 (€608) | €373 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,455 (€292) | €300 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM224 (€45) | €69 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM106 (€21) | €13 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,599 (€321) | €389 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM476 (€96) | €79 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.84) | €5.82 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (€4.18) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 2% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (€50) | €55 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM147 (€29) | €26 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM291 (€58) | €63 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM243 (€49) | €81 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 4% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,810 (€32,477) | €20,154 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 (€0.40) | €1.18 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM61 (€12) | €19 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM20 (€4.08) | - | - | |
| 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) | RM11 (€2.20) | €5.06 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM19 (€3.79) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM57 (€11) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (€4.06) | €3.45 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (€2.31) | €3.50 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (€3.18) | €4.01 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.40 (€0.88) | €1.56 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.59) | €1.76 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM38 (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM71 (€14) | €15 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (€5.87) | €13 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM128 (€26) | €23 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM61 (€12) | €26 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (€7) | €3.77 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM17 (€3.35) | €1.65 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM8 (€1.54) | €1.13 | + 37% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | RM2,141 (€430) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM194 (€39) | €27 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM8 (€1.54) | €3.37 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,066 prices entered by 343 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,700
(RM8,471)
in Kuala Lumpur.
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