Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (Taka 270) | Taka 535 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (Taka 337) | Taka 449 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Taka 158) | Taka 240 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Taka 136) | Taka 102 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (Taka 182) | Taka 133 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.82 (Taka 116) | Taka 80 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (Taka 459) | Taka 347 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Taka 212) | Taka 207 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.40 (Taka 88) | Taka 26 | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (Taka 242) | Taka 571 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (Taka 1,508) | Taka 1,347 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.04 (Taka 100) | Taka 112 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (Taka 69) | Taka 53 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,964 (Taka 59,104) | Taka 43,087 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,132 (Taka 42,510) | Taka 21,416 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM242 (Taka 4,820) | Taka 4,489 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,877 (Taka 37,424) | Taka 37,342 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,177 (Taka 23,467) | Taka 20,129 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM231 (Taka 4,614) | Taka 3,105 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM110 (Taka 2,189) | Taka 947 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,231 (Taka 44,498) | Taka 36,542 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM344 (Taka 6,869) | Taka 16,205 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (Taka 483) | Taka 369 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (Taka 425) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM217 (Taka 4,329) | Taka 2,612 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM132 (Taka 2,623) | Taka 3,117 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (Taka 5,571) | Taka 9,947 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM245 (Taka 4,883) | Taka 6,827 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,268 (Taka 3,136,405) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (Taka 44) | Taka 91 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM92 (Taka 1,835) | Taka 1,696 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (Taka 309) | Taka 296 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (Taka 399) | Taka 1,395 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (Taka 1,570) | Taka 1,191 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (Taka 525) | Taka 498 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (Taka 195) | Taka 208 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (Taka 236) | Taka 690 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (Taka 149) | Taka 173 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (Taka 122) | Taka 229 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM48 (Taka 952) | Taka 304 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM143 (Taka 2,857) | Taka 1,410 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (Taka 676) | Taka 885 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (Taka 4,113) | Taka 1,939 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM100 (Taka 1,994) | Taka 3,617 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM101 (Taka 2,015) | Taka 1,328 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (Taka 242) | Taka 393 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (Taka 303) | Taka 594 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,097 (Taka 41,826) | Taka 35,756 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (Taka 4.73) | Taka 2.19 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (Taka 3,062) | Taka 1,057 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Taka 353) | Taka 264 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,047 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
19.943
BDT
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MYR
Cost of living in Malaysia is about the same as in Bangladesh
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