Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (R$ 19) | R$ 25 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.39 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.46 (R$ 5.47) | R$ 5.58 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.51 (R$ 5.53) | R$ 4.02 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.72 | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM75 (R$ 92) | R$ 38 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.92 (R$ 4.80) | R$ 7 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.47 (R$ 4.25) | R$ 3.38 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,363 (R$ 4,119) | R$ 3,357 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,706 (R$ 2,089) | R$ 1,909 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM228 (R$ 279) | R$ 505 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,906 (R$ 2,335) | R$ 1,971 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,151 (R$ 1,410) | R$ 1,293 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM160 (R$ 195) | R$ 297 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM107 (R$ 131) | R$ 79 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,319 (R$ 1,615) | R$ 1,517 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM536 (R$ 657) | R$ 438 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM26 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM262 (R$ 321) | R$ 212 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (R$ 196) | R$ 176 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM313 (R$ 383) | R$ 306 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM320 (R$ 392) | R$ 240 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM155,825 (R$ 190,869) | R$ 87,541 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (R$ 2.76) | R$ 4.33 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM98 (R$ 120) | R$ 209 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (R$ 28) | R$ 39 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM68 (R$ 84) | R$ 247 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.38 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.67 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (R$ 39) | R$ 40 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM86 (R$ 105) | R$ 100 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (R$ 44) | R$ 52 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM233 (R$ 286) | R$ 235 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 (R$ 226) | R$ 180 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (R$ 41) | R$ 24 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,865 (R$ 2,285) | R$ 3,003 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.30 (R$ 0.37) | R$ 1.30 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM170 (R$ 208) | R$ 114 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.225
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,593 prices entered by 1,335 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 11% more expensive than in Brazil
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