Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (R$ 26) | R$ 28 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (R$ 21) | R$ 27 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.95 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.78 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.52 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (R$ 37) | R$ 18 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (R$ 4.51) | R$ 4.61 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.00 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (R$ 111) | R$ 39 | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 7 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (R$ 4.08) | R$ 3.47 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,319 (R$ 4,203) | R$ 3,039 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,755 (R$ 2,222) | R$ 1,840 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (R$ 364) | R$ 504 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,263 (R$ 2,866) | R$ 2,155 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,385 (R$ 1,754) | R$ 1,317 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (R$ 248) | R$ 369 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM98 (R$ 125) | R$ 80 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,610 (R$ 2,039) | R$ 1,697 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM488 (R$ 618) | R$ 479 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (R$ 40) | R$ 17 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM227 (R$ 288) | R$ 200 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (R$ 193) | R$ 187 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (R$ 342) | R$ 329 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (R$ 378) | R$ 248 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,513 (R$ 195,640) | R$ 89,913 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.98 (R$ 2.51) | R$ 4.66 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM87 (R$ 110) | R$ 222 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (R$ 20) | R$ 41 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM73 (R$ 92) | R$ 217 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.88 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.14 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM45 (R$ 57) | R$ 44 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (R$ 107) | R$ 94 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (R$ 46) | R$ 53 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (R$ 327) | R$ 213 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (R$ 248) | R$ 175 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,919 (R$ 2,430) | R$ 3,591 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 1.32 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (R$ 197) | R$ 117 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 11% more expensive than in Brazil
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