Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (€4.45) | €17 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (€3.26) | €9 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.70) | €4.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.28) | €1.03 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.53) | €3.76 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (€0.97) | €2.40 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (€5.87) | €4.76 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (€1.73) | €2.32 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.49 (€0.71) | €1.57 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.26) | €1.74 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM85 (€17) | €7 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.74 (€0.76) | €2.32 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.76 (€0.77) | €1.28 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,257 (€663) | €1,131 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,816 (€370) | €934 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM266 (€54) | €138 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,233 (€454) | €929 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,273 (€259) | €653 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM194 (€40) | €95 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM91 (€19) | €36 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,465 (€298) | €378 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM486 (€99) | €133 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (€4.06) | €10 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM30 (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM241 (€49) | €85 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (€31) | €40 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM266 (€54) | €80 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (€63) | €115 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,239 (€31,793) | €24,942 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (€0.42) | €1.33 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (€19) | €51 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (€2.99) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (€3.26) | €30 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (€14) | €36 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (€4.19) | €5.48 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (€2.57) | €3.38 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (€3.17) | €3.22 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (€1.04) | €1.57 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (€1.73) | €2.24 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (€17) | €44 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (€53) | €81 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (€40) | €60 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (€5.93) | €9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (€3.06) | €3.38 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (€4.09) | €4.16 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,920 (€391) | €476 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (€0.09) | €0.22 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (€32) | €35 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.54) | €8 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Belgium
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