Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Malaysia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (Taka 419) | Taka 264 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (Taka 307) | Taka 397 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Taka 170) | Taka 160 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Taka 136) | Taka 81 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (Taka 164) | Taka 116 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.25 (Taka 86) | Taka 52 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Taka 434) | Taka 434 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Taka 198) | Taka 186 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.48 (Taka 91) | Taka 25 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Taka 225) | Taka 426 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 (Taka 1,629) | Taka 1,872 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.08 (Taka 83) | Taka 102 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (Taka 70) | Taka 41 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,392 (Taka 68,898) | Taka 46,240 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,812 (Taka 36,803) | Taka 27,702 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (Taka 4,596) | Taka 4,496 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,054 (Taka 41,708) | Taka 34,541 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,291 (Taka 26,229) | Taka 19,179 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM163 (Taka 3,319) | Taka 3,784 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM106 (Taka 2,163) | Taka 1,257 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,366 (Taka 27,742) | Taka 35,775 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM435 (Taka 8,825) | Taka 12,836 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (Taka 402) | Taka 341 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM28 (Taka 568) | Taka 1,289 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM259 (Taka 5,251) | Taka 1,687 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (Taka 3,079) | Taka 1,618 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM301 (Taka 6,114) | Taka 4,829 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM383 (Taka 7,785) | Taka 3,696 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM153,306 (Taka 3,113,619) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.29 (Taka 46) | Taka 95 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM104 (Taka 2,117) | Taka 2,580 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (Taka 351) | Taka 189 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (Taka 462) | Taka 588 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (Taka 1,296) | Taka 914 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM24 (Taka 484) | Taka 560 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (Taka 208) | Taka 256 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Taka 332) | Taka 340 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (Taka 140) | Taka 87 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (Taka 159) | Taka 102 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 (Taka 753) | Taka 231 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM86 (Taka 1,752) | Taka 1,040 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (Taka 741) | Taka 878 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (Taka 4,089) | Taka 2,026 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM180 (Taka 3,662) | Taka 2,200 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (Taka 692) | Taka 1,227 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (Taka 320) | Taka 362 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM23 (Taka 473) | Taka 540 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,890 (Taka 38,376) | Taka 35,756 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (Taka 11) | Taka 1.70 | + 544% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (Taka 3,442) | Taka 1,903 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Taka 351) | Taka 270 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,134 prices entered by 401 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
20.310
BDT
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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