Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM25 (Taka 704) | Taka 253 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM21 (Taka 602) | Taka 518 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Taka 269) | Taka 234 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (Taka 241) | Taka 91 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (Taka 350) | Taka 150 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.89 (Taka 168) | Taka 78 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (Taka 758) | Taka 476 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM13 (Taka 372) | Taka 307 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.52 (Taka 158) | Taka 56 | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM14 (Taka 402) | Taka 407 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM97 (Taka 2,777) | Taka 1,595 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM6 (Taka 177) | Taka 136 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.79 (Taka 137) | Taka 72 | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,098 (Taka 88,577) | Taka 40,565 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,051 (Taka 58,640) | Taka 22,239 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM337 (Taka 9,622) | Taka 4,221 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,126 (Taka 60,789) | Taka 50,272 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,265 (Taka 36,157) | Taka 31,111 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM153 (Taka 4,364) | Taka 5,000 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM83 (Taka 2,373) | Taka 1,266 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,408 (Taka 40,249) | Taka 49,805 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM418 (Taka 11,953) | Taka 15,000 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (Taka 793) | Taka 568 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (Taka 982) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM246 (Taka 7,038) | Taka 2,505 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM150 (Taka 4,279) | Taka 2,407 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM402 (Taka 11,483) | Taka 5,268 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM475 (Taka 13,588) | Taka 4,284 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM153,476 (Taka 4,387,483) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.41 (Taka 69) | Taka 110 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM75 (Taka 2,143) | Taka 2,433 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (Taka 466) | Taka 250 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM34 (Taka 963) | Taka 308 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM94 (Taka 2,680) | Taka 1,500 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (Taka 742) | Taka 360 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM17 (Taka 482) | Taka 191 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Taka 466) | Taka 794 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (Taka 235) | Taka 158 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM14 (Taka 396) | Taka 200 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (Taka 845) | Taka 205 | + 312% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM85 (Taka 2,425) | Taka 1,513 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (Taka 1,082) | Taka 1,024 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM360 (Taka 10,278) | Taka 3,000 | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM190 (Taka 5,439) | Taka 3,597 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM44 (Taka 1,252) | Taka 1,519 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM17 (Taka 493) | Taka 253 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM28 (Taka 813) | Taka 670 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,135 (Taka 61,039) | Taka 35,756 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (Taka 14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM214 (Taka 6,114) | Taka 2,307 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Taka 526) | Taka 339 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 929 prices entered by 235 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
28.587
BDT
/
MYR
Cost of living in Malaysia is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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