Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (Taka 403) | Taka 354 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (Taka 435) | Taka 372 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Taka 219) | Taka 192 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (Taka 181) | Taka 91 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (Taka 233) | Taka 156 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (Taka 149) | Taka 83 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (Taka 642) | Taka 697 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (Taka 281) | Taka 209 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.73 (Taka 111) | Taka 37 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (Taka 292) | Taka 488 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (Taka 1,554) | Taka 1,255 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.72 (Taka 111) | Taka 130 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.69 (Taka 87) | Taka 57 | + 53% | |
| 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 | RM4,011 (Taka 94,293) | Taka 48,251 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,283 (Taka 53,680) | Taka 35,702 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (Taka 5,978) | Taka 3,885 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,402 (Taka 56,461) | Taka 61,660 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,376 (Taka 32,349) | Taka 33,185 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM863 (Taka 20,292) | Taka 3,381 | + 500% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (Taka 2,615) | Taka 945 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (Taka 44,095) | Taka 42,323 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (Taka 21,332) | Taka 19,150 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (Taka 770) | Taka 561 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (Taka 853) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (Taka 5,248) | Taka 2,028 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM142 (Taka 3,333) | Taka 3,683 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM318 (Taka 7,487) | Taka 7,920 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (Taka 7,372) | Taka 4,630 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 38% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,122 (Taka 3,576,106) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (Taka 49) | Taka 128 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (Taka 1,203) | Taka 3,514 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (Taka 223) | Taka 228 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (Taka 491) | Taka 647 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (Taka 2,142) | Taka 1,685 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (Taka 1,034) | Taka 409 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Taka 250) | Taka 325 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Taka 327) | Taka 468 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (Taka 478) | Taka 94 | + 411% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (Taka 163) | Taka 172 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (Taka 663) | Taka 640 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (Taka 2,711) | Taka 1,598 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (Taka 973) | Taka 896 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (Taka 4,966) | Taka 1,777 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (Taka 3,021) | Taka 3,233 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (Taka 968) | Taka 999 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (Taka 314) | Taka 266 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (Taka 453) | Taka 520 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (Taka 50,422) | Taka 35,756 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (Taka 3.92) | Taka 10 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (Taka 4,736) | Taka 1,738 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Taka 422) | Taka 287 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,197 prices entered by 397 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
23.508
BDT
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MYR
Cost of living in Malaysia is about the same as in Bangladesh
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