- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (Taka 317) | Taka 328 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (Taka 281) | Taka 415 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Taka 140) | Taka 169 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Taka 139) | Taka 74 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Taka 145) | Taka 97 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.41 (Taka 87) | Taka 63 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Taka 413) | Taka 359 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Taka 186) | Taka 146 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.12 (Taka 82) | Taka 24 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (Taka 205) | Taka 304 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (Taka 1,470) | Taka 2,421 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.03 (Taka 80) | Taka 101 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.14 (Taka 62) | Taka 44 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,998 (Taka 59,508) | Taka 42,189 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,678 (Taka 33,312) | Taka 32,498 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM231 (Taka 4,578) | Taka 3,873 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,068 (Taka 41,044) | Taka 42,062 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,220 (Taka 24,208) | Taka 24,788 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM190 (Taka 3,772) | Taka 3,366 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (Taka 2,502) | Taka 2,008 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,562 (Taka 31,007) | Taka 43,783 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM449 (Taka 8,914) | Taka 14,583 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Taka 379) | Taka 292 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (Taka 485) | Taka 606 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM249 (Taka 4,945) | Taka 2,177 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (Taka 2,934) | Taka 2,485 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM278 (Taka 5,510) | Taka 4,501 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (Taka 5,940) | Taka 3,784 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM136,811 (Taka 2,715,521) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.26 (Taka 45) | Taka 92 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (Taka 2,593) | Taka 2,504 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (Taka 337) | Taka 297 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (Taka 569) | Taka 476 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (Taka 1,251) | Taka 1,238 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM21 (Taka 422) | Taka 370 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Taka 212) | Taka 304 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Taka 284) | Taka 344 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.54 (Taka 110) | Taka 90 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.53 (Taka 110) | Taka 110 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (Taka 658) | Taka 326 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (Taka 1,524) | Taka 1,455 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (Taka 615) | Taka 756 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM218 (Taka 4,333) | Taka 2,663 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (Taka 2,773) | Taka 4,971 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (Taka 641) | Taka 1,315 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (Taka 288) | Taka 516 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (Taka 357) | Taka 564 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,893 (Taka 37,574) | Taka 35,756 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.44 (Taka 9) | Taka 21 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM157 (Taka 3,113) | Taka 2,557 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Taka 344) | Taka 228 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
19.849
BDT
/
MYR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,731 prices entered by 805 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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