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Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (R$ 18) | R$ 28 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 46% | |
| 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$ 3.37 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.69 (R$ 4.53) | R$ 4.91 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.73 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.97 (R$ 3.83) | R$ 3.31 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.59 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM87 (R$ 84) | R$ 39 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.87 (R$ 3.74) | R$ 6 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (R$ 3.08) | R$ 3.13 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,248 (R$ 3,135) | R$ 3,066 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,782 (R$ 1,720) | R$ 1,897 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (R$ 212) | R$ 676 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,006 (R$ 1,936) | R$ 2,119 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,295 (R$ 1,250) | R$ 1,287 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM187 (R$ 181) | R$ 404 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM120 (R$ 116) | R$ 80 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,485 (R$ 1,433) | R$ 1,723 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM391 (R$ 378) | R$ 421 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM253 (R$ 244) | R$ 205 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (R$ 144) | R$ 180 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM276 (R$ 267) | R$ 336 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM369 (R$ 356) | R$ 253 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM144,443 (R$ 139,411) | R$ 87,189 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (R$ 2.17) | R$ 4.40 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM113 (R$ 109) | R$ 203 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM20 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (R$ 28) | R$ 53 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (R$ 62) | R$ 233 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM19 (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.89 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.01 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM42 (R$ 40) | R$ 38 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM83 (R$ 80) | R$ 98 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (R$ 34) | R$ 49 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM202 (R$ 195) | R$ 176 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM165 (R$ 159) | R$ 180 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,848 (R$ 1,784) | R$ 2,622 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.64 (R$ 0.62) | R$ 1.22 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM163 (R$ 157) | R$ 111 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil
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