- 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 | RM16 (C$5.22) | C$18 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (C$4.63) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.25) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$2.16) | C$2.39 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (C$2.24) | C$3.99 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.48 (C$1.45) | C$3.94 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (C$3.02) | C$3.92 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.04 (C$1.30) | C$2.42 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (C$3.44) | C$3.56 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (C$25) | C$18 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.96 (C$1.28) | C$2.39 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.11 (C$1.00) | C$2.20 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,086 (C$996) | C$2,109 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,676 (C$541) | C$1,637 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (C$71) | C$154 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,960 (C$633) | C$1,601 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,202 (C$388) | C$1,167 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (C$56) | C$98 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM124 (C$40) | C$54 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,588 (C$513) | C$462 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM425 (C$137) | C$155 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (C$5.98) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (C$8) | C$23 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (C$76) | C$73 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (C$48) | C$59 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (C$88) | C$115 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (C$97) | C$135 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,472 (C$44,375) | C$23,164 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (C$0.73) | C$1.31 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (C$42) | C$109 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (C$5.74) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM31 (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (C$20) | C$95 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (C$3.13) | C$4.79 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (C$4.48) | C$5.47 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.81 (C$1.88) | C$2.87 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.45 (C$1.76) | C$2.67 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (C$10) | C$28 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM225 (C$73) | C$157 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM146 (C$47) | C$97 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (C$4.72) | C$5.03 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (C$5.50) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,836 (C$593) | C$599 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.64 (C$0.21) | C$0.44 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM153 (C$49) | C$58 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (C$5.59) | C$14 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 43% cheaper than in Canada
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