Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 79% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Malaysia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (BD$3.52) | BD$36 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (BD$4.05) | BD$21 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (BD$1.86) | BD$24 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (BD$1.60) | BD$4.98 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (BD$2.01) | BD$7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (BD$1.54) | BD$10 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (BD$5.12) | BD$28 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (BD$2.51) | BD$9 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (BD$1.16) | BD$3.09 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (BD$3.10) | BD$3.52 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (BD$18) | BD$34 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (BD$1.16) | BD$6 | - 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (BD$0.82) | BD$3.45 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 77% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Malaysia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,071 (BD$725) | BD$4,555 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,197 (BD$519) | BD$3,141 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM285 (BD$67) | BD$450 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,908 (BD$451) | BD$1,837 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,210 (BD$286) | BD$1,557 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM872 (BD$206) | BD$209 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (BD$27) | BD$98 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,827 (BD$668) | BD$548 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM537 (BD$127) | BD$267 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (BD$7) | BD$23 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (BD$8) | BD$26 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 60% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Malaysia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (BD$46) | BD$77 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (BD$29) | BD$85 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (BD$70) | BD$132 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (BD$58) | BD$155 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Malaysia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (BD$38,469) | BD$38,950 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (BD$0.55) | BD$2.29 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (BD$20) | BD$69 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Malaysia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (BD$2.22) | BD$10 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (BD$3.67) | BD$25 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (BD$35) | BD$76 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (BD$10) | BD$13 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (BD$2.56) | BD$4.25 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (BD$3.46) | BD$12 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (BD$4.80) | BD$5.81 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (BD$1.76) | BD$4.96 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (BD$8) | BD$35 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 64% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Malaysia | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (BD$30) | BD$100 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (BD$9) | BD$30 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM271 (BD$64) | BD$170 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM111 (BD$26) | BD$170 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM100 (BD$24) | BD$16 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (BD$3.22) | BD$7 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (BD$4.15) | BD$12 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (BD$507) | BD$500 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (BD$0.06) | BD$0.25 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (BD$37) | BD$100 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (BD$4.10) | BD$16 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 69% cheaper than in Bermuda
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