- 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 | RM16 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (R$ 13) | R$ 26 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.27 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.52 (R$ 4.19) | R$ 4.80 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.65 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.95 (R$ 3.66) | R$ 3.28 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.56 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM78 (R$ 72) | R$ 40 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.97 (R$ 3.68) | R$ 6 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.12 (R$ 2.90) | R$ 3.25 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,064 (R$ 2,843) | R$ 3,162 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,712 (R$ 1,589) | R$ 1,956 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (R$ 205) | R$ 579 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,982 (R$ 1,839) | R$ 2,172 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,225 (R$ 1,137) | R$ 1,364 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (R$ 159) | R$ 416 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM127 (R$ 117) | R$ 83 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,613 (R$ 1,496) | R$ 1,727 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM438 (R$ 406) | R$ 425 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (R$ 229) | R$ 207 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (R$ 138) | R$ 181 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM278 (R$ 258) | R$ 331 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (R$ 279) | R$ 256 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM134,428 (R$ 124,714) | R$ 87,434 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.24 (R$ 2.08) | R$ 4.33 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM137 (R$ 127) | R$ 203 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (R$ 27) | R$ 47 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (R$ 58) | R$ 235 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM21 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.55 (R$ 5.15) | R$ 6 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.31 (R$ 4.93) | R$ 4.08 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (R$ 31) | R$ 39 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (R$ 71) | R$ 97 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (R$ 29) | R$ 51 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM227 (R$ 211) | R$ 179 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 (R$ 133) | R$ 179 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,822 (R$ 1,690) | R$ 2,726 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.55 (R$ 0.51) | R$ 1.16 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM155 (R$ 144) | R$ 116 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,533 prices entered by 2,883 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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