Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (Taka 455) | Taka 228 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (Taka 338) | Taka 356 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Taka 175) | Taka 188 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (Taka 132) | Taka 76 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Taka 156) | Taka 106 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (Taka 99) | Taka 57 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (Taka 603) | Taka 511 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Taka 197) | Taka 159 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.60 (Taka 75) | Taka 30 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Taka 232) | Taka 448 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM91 (Taka 1,905) | Taka 1,508 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.74 (Taka 78) | Taka 103 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.76 (Taka 79) | Taka 42 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,309 (Taka 69,177) | Taka 64,159 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,777 (Taka 37,158) | Taka 35,369 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM293 (Taka 6,129) | Taka 4,449 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,240 (Taka 46,835) | Taka 39,073 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,378 (Taka 28,808) | Taka 22,885 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM218 (Taka 4,561) | Taka 4,140 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM94 (Taka 1,968) | Taka 1,111 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,546 (Taka 32,325) | Taka 37,922 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM486 (Taka 10,171) | Taka 15,038 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (Taka 431) | Taka 360 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM30 (Taka 624) | Taka 621 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM241 (Taka 5,046) | Taka 1,987 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (Taka 3,214) | Taka 2,314 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM266 (Taka 5,570) | Taka 6,592 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (Taka 6,436) | Taka 4,486 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,239 (Taka 3,266,607) | Taka 2,688,560 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (Taka 43) | Taka 94 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (Taka 1,911) | Taka 2,108 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (Taka 307) | Taka 129 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (Taka 335) | Taka 491 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM70 (Taka 1,467) | Taka 1,039 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (Taka 431) | Taka 405 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (Taka 264) | Taka 230 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Taka 326) | Taka 411 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (Taka 107) | Taka 82 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (Taka 178) | Taka 100 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (Taka 827) | Taka 240 | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (Taka 1,716) | Taka 1,281 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (Taka 752) | Taka 958 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (Taka 5,395) | Taka 2,373 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (Taka 4,099) | Taka 2,103 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (Taka 609) | Taka 1,179 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (Taka 314) | Taka 284 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (Taka 420) | Taka 632 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,920 (Taka 40,147) | Taka 35,756 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (Taka 9) | Taka 6.00 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (Taka 3,252) | Taka 1,420 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Taka 363) | Taka 266 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
20.908
BDT
/
MYR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,955 prices entered by 392 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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