- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (Taka 329) | Taka 378 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (Taka 291) | Taka 438 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Taka 141) | Taka 220 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Taka 136) | Taka 74 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Taka 141) | Taka 102 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.48 (Taka 91) | Taka 56 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (Taka 446) | Taka 330 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Taka 190) | Taka 148 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.04 (Taka 82) | Taka 24 | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Taka 216) | Taka 318 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (Taka 1,551) | Taka 2,478 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.96 (Taka 80) | Taka 101 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.11 (Taka 63) | Taka 48 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,005 (Taka 61,019) | Taka 43,806 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,676 (Taka 34,043) | Taka 35,106 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (Taka 4,462) | Taka 3,522 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,871 (Taka 37,991) | Taka 46,238 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,202 (Taka 24,421) | Taka 24,863 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (Taka 3,493) | Taka 2,602 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM124 (Taka 2,516) | Taka 1,713 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,588 (Taka 32,253) | Taka 41,130 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM425 (Taka 8,629) | Taka 14,071 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Taka 376) | Taka 307 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (Taka 485) | Taka 549 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (Taka 4,809) | Taka 2,210 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (Taka 3,014) | Taka 2,415 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (Taka 5,518) | Taka 5,111 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (Taka 6,114) | Taka 3,953 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 1% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,472 (Taka 2,791,894) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (Taka 46) | Taka 88 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM130 (Taka 2,636) | Taka 2,280 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (Taka 361) | Taka 300 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM31 (Taka 620) | Taka 540 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (Taka 1,276) | Taka 1,187 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (Taka 443) | Taka 339 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (Taka 197) | Taka 302 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Taka 282) | Taka 359 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.81 (Taka 118) | Taka 91 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.45 (Taka 111) | Taka 107 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (Taka 670) | Taka 300 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (Taka 1,568) | Taka 951 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (Taka 653) | Taka 760 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM225 (Taka 4,570) | Taka 1,973 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM146 (Taka 2,960) | Taka 2,831 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (Taka 632) | Taka 1,364 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (Taka 297) | Taka 305 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (Taka 346) | Taka 501 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,836 (Taka 37,297) | Taka 35,756 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.59 (Taka 12) | Taka 22 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM153 (Taka 3,100) | Taka 2,337 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Taka 351) | Taka 230 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
20.309
BDT
/
MYR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,097 prices entered by 780 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is about the same as in Bangladesh
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