- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (R$ 13) | R$ 26 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.25 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.67 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 4.61 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.59 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.33 (R$ 3.87) | R$ 3.27 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (R$ 62) | R$ 40 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.17 (R$ 3.72) | R$ 6 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (R$ 2.96) | R$ 3.22 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,985 (R$ 2,666) | R$ 3,123 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,673 (R$ 1,494) | R$ 1,941 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM224 (R$ 200) | R$ 621 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,096 (R$ 1,872) | R$ 2,117 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,247 (R$ 1,114) | R$ 1,323 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM198 (R$ 177) | R$ 403 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM128 (R$ 114) | R$ 84 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,611 (R$ 1,438) | R$ 1,735 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM453 (R$ 404) | R$ 430 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (R$ 221) | R$ 202 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (R$ 133) | R$ 184 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (R$ 241) | R$ 326 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM288 (R$ 257) | R$ 257 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM138,710 (R$ 123,860) | R$ 86,449 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (R$ 2.01) | R$ 4.25 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (R$ 117) | R$ 201 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM28 (R$ 25) | R$ 45 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (R$ 56) | R$ 234 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (R$ 4.84) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (R$ 4.91) | R$ 4.05 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (R$ 29) | R$ 38 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (R$ 65) | R$ 96 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (R$ 27) | R$ 50 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM266 (R$ 237) | R$ 174 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM135 (R$ 121) | R$ 174 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,921 (R$ 1,715) | R$ 2,737 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.39 (R$ 0.35) | R$ 1.13 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM149 (R$ 133) | R$ 121 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil
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