- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (R$ 16) | R$ 29 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (R$ 13) | R$ 26 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.17 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.53 (R$ 4.23) | R$ 4.68 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.67 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.10 (R$ 3.83) | R$ 3.48 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.54 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM72 (R$ 67) | R$ 40 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.10 (R$ 3.83) | R$ 6 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.08 (R$ 2.88) | R$ 3.23 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,031 (R$ 2,833) | R$ 3,162 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,719 (R$ 1,606) | R$ 1,977 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (R$ 211) | R$ 531 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,286 (R$ 2,136) | R$ 2,051 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,247 (R$ 1,165) | R$ 1,283 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM191 (R$ 178) | R$ 402 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM133 (R$ 124) | R$ 84 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,699 (R$ 1,588) | R$ 1,741 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM489 (R$ 457) | R$ 432 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM23 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM254 (R$ 238) | R$ 213 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (R$ 139) | R$ 184 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM299 (R$ 280) | R$ 333 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM297 (R$ 278) | R$ 256 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM141,949 (R$ 132,670) | R$ 85,051 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.22 (R$ 2.07) | R$ 4.05 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM141 (R$ 132) | R$ 198 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (R$ 22) | R$ 44 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (R$ 61) | R$ 233 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.96 (R$ 4.64) | R$ 5.97 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.83 (R$ 5.45) | R$ 4.10 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (R$ 32) | R$ 38 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (R$ 70) | R$ 98 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (R$ 28) | R$ 50 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM191 (R$ 179) | R$ 201 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM133 (R$ 125) | R$ 175 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,039 (R$ 1,906) | R$ 2,857 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.38 (R$ 0.36) | R$ 1.18 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM168 (R$ 157) | R$ 131 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,863 prices entered by 3,524 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil
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