- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (C$5.44) | C$18 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (C$4.70) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.31) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$2.26) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (C$2.27) | C$4.13 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (C$1.45) | C$3.94 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (C$3.07) | C$3.69 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.16 (C$1.32) | C$2.32 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (C$3.39) | C$3.52 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (C$22) | C$18 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.14 (C$1.32) | C$2.40 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.21 (C$1.02) | C$2.33 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,882 (C$918) | C$2,113 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,642 (C$523) | C$1,650 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (C$72) | C$157 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,068 (C$658) | C$1,624 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,242 (C$395) | C$1,164 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM200 (C$64) | C$101 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM131 (C$42) | C$53 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,694 (C$540) | C$485 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM472 (C$150) | C$159 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (C$8) | C$23 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM265 (C$84) | C$71 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM153 (C$49) | C$57 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (C$92) | C$114 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (C$96) | C$138 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM140,805 (C$44,833) | C$22,894 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (C$0.72) | C$1.28 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM136 (C$43) | C$112 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (C$5.12) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (C$8) | C$21 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (C$21) | C$95 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (C$3.52) | C$4.97 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (C$4.78) | C$5.60 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.10 (C$1.62) | C$2.96 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (C$1.75) | C$2.81 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (C$11) | C$25 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (C$26) | C$54 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (C$10) | C$28 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM240 (C$76) | C$152 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM134 (C$43) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (C$10) | C$12 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (C$4.64) | C$4.95 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (C$6) | C$7 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,000 (C$637) | C$592 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (C$0.11) | C$0.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (C$50) | C$64 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (C$5.43) | C$14 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Canada
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