Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (R$ 22) | R$ 36 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (R$ 19) | R$ 34 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.89 (R$ 5.31) | R$ 5.66 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM33 (R$ 36) | R$ 44 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.54 (R$ 4.93) | R$ 9 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (R$ 3.59) | R$ 4.92 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,024 (R$ 3,283) | R$ 3,686 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,823 (R$ 1,979) | R$ 2,512 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM255 (R$ 277) | R$ 587 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,078 (R$ 2,256) | R$ 2,715 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,297 (R$ 1,408) | R$ 1,707 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM973 (R$ 1,056) | R$ 515 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM75 (R$ 81) | R$ 89 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,119 (R$ 2,300) | R$ 1,982 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM674 (R$ 732) | R$ 626 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (R$ 27) | R$ 29 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM243 (R$ 264) | R$ 248 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM85 (R$ 92) | R$ 248 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM407 (R$ 442) | R$ 412 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM877 (R$ 952) | R$ 301 | + 216% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,544 (R$ 173,177) | R$ 115,133 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.08 (R$ 2.26) | R$ 5.59 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM50 (R$ 54) | R$ 229 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (R$ 10) | R$ 22 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM17 (R$ 19) | R$ 45 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (R$ 70) | R$ 264 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (R$ 48) | R$ 22 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (R$ 15) | R$ 19 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.31 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (R$ 31) | R$ 55 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Malaysia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM127 (R$ 138) | R$ 112 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM44 (R$ 48) | R$ 66 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (R$ 229) | R$ 215 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM186 (R$ 202) | R$ 200 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM46 (R$ 50) | R$ 29 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (R$ 2,328) | R$ 4,406 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (R$ 0.26) | R$ 1.31 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM222 (R$ 241) | R$ 125 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Brazil
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