Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (R$ 15) | R$ 30 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (R$ 19) | R$ 31 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.40 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.82 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.40 (R$ 4.89) | R$ 4.85 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.66 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (R$ 84) | R$ 42 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.04 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 8 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (R$ 3.84) | R$ 3.78 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,964 (R$ 3,296) | R$ 2,841 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,132 (R$ 2,371) | R$ 2,012 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM242 (R$ 269) | R$ 581 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,877 (R$ 2,087) | R$ 2,256 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,177 (R$ 1,309) | R$ 1,500 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM231 (R$ 257) | R$ 431 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM110 (R$ 122) | R$ 84 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,231 (R$ 2,482) | R$ 2,018 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM344 (R$ 383) | R$ 585 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM217 (R$ 241) | R$ 243 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM132 (R$ 146) | R$ 223 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (R$ 311) | R$ 350 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM245 (R$ 272) | R$ 265 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,268 (R$ 174,921) | R$ 99,515 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (R$ 2.43) | R$ 7 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM92 (R$ 102) | R$ 221 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (R$ 22) | R$ 50 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (R$ 88) | R$ 243 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.60 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM48 (R$ 53) | R$ 48 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM143 (R$ 159) | R$ 92 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (R$ 38) | R$ 54 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (R$ 229) | R$ 189 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM100 (R$ 111) | R$ 188 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM101 (R$ 112) | R$ 26 | + 335% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,097 (R$ 2,333) | R$ 4,028 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (R$ 0.26) | R$ 1.36 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (R$ 171) | R$ 122 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,875 prices entered by 2,089 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 11% cheaper than in Brazil
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