- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (R$ 16) | R$ 29 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.22 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (R$ 4.35) | R$ 4.61 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.59 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.16 (R$ 3.96) | R$ 3.32 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.61 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (R$ 67) | R$ 40 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.14 (R$ 3.95) | R$ 6 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.21 (R$ 3.06) | R$ 3.20 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,882 (R$ 2,748) | R$ 3,099 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,642 (R$ 1,565) | R$ 1,933 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (R$ 216) | R$ 563 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,068 (R$ 1,971) | R$ 2,064 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,242 (R$ 1,183) | R$ 1,309 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM200 (R$ 191) | R$ 399 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM131 (R$ 125) | R$ 84 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,694 (R$ 1,615) | R$ 1,735 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM472 (R$ 450) | R$ 434 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM265 (R$ 252) | R$ 205 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM153 (R$ 146) | R$ 183 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (R$ 275) | R$ 328 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (R$ 287) | R$ 257 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM140,805 (R$ 134,219) | R$ 86,028 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (R$ 2.14) | R$ 4.16 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM136 (R$ 130) | R$ 199 | - 35% | |
| 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$ 17 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (R$ 24) | R$ 47 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (R$ 62) | R$ 233 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.10 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 6 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (R$ 5.25) | R$ 4.07 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (R$ 33) | R$ 38 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (R$ 77) | R$ 98 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (R$ 29) | R$ 50 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM240 (R$ 229) | R$ 170 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM134 (R$ 127) | R$ 175 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (R$ 31) | R$ 24 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,000 (R$ 1,907) | R$ 2,752 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (R$ 0.34) | R$ 1.15 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (R$ 150) | R$ 128 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil
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