Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Armenia
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Malaysia | Armenia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (1,452Dram) | 5,597Dram | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (1,629Dram) | 2,953Dram | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (805Dram) | 1,765Dram | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (666Dram) | 823Dram | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (808Dram) | 1,861Dram | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (552Dram) | 918Dram | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (2,297Dram) | 2,999Dram | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (950Dram) | 925Dram | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (404Dram) | 647Dram | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (950Dram) | 668Dram | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (5,811Dram) | 5,718Dram | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (479Dram) | 1,641Dram | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (308Dram) | 457Dram | - 33% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Malaysia | Armenia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (298,308Dram) | 597,160Dram | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (167,454Dram) | 432,631Dram | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (21,709Dram) | 57,219Dram | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (184,617Dram) | 450,581Dram | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (118,478Dram) | 228,829Dram | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (20,162Dram) | 27,489Dram | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (9,024Dram) | 6,746Dram | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (82,234Dram) | 191,466Dram | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (59,187Dram) | 73,375Dram | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (1,541Dram) | 7,681Dram | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (2,971Dram) | 2,500Dram | + 19% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Malaysia | Armenia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (19,737Dram) | 51,110Dram | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (13,162Dram) | 22,183Dram | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (28,069Dram) | 55,047Dram | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (26,374Dram) | 50,000Dram | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Malaysia | Armenia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (12,963,411Dram) | 2,000,000Dram | + 548% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (175Dram) | 522Dram | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (4,655Dram) | 9,800Dram | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Malaysia | Armenia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (926Dram) | 1,446Dram | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (2,154Dram) | 3,004Dram | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (7,250Dram) | 14,006Dram | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (3,423Dram) | 1,668Dram | + 105% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,017Dram) | 1,615Dram | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (1,161Dram) | 1,291Dram | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (735Dram) | 1,166Dram | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (517Dram) | 1,502Dram | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (2,352Dram) | 5,271Dram | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 31% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Malaysia | Armenia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (7,701Dram) | 13,403Dram | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (3,388Dram) | 7,317Dram | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 35,512Dram | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (10,416Dram) | 29,872Dram | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (2,597Dram) | 3,230Dram | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,190Dram) | 1,378Dram | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (1,559Dram) | 1,229Dram | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (413,296Dram) | 450,000Dram | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (11Dram) | 15Dram | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (17,014Dram) | 30,320Dram | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (1,509Dram) | 1,768Dram | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 795 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Armenia
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