Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Canada
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malaysia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (C$4.85) | C$23 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (C$5.53) | C$13 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (C$2.46) | C$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$2.11) | C$3.07 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (C$2.65) | C$5.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (C$2.03) | C$4.79 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (C$3.31) | C$4.57 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (C$1.53) | C$3.05 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (C$4.09) | C$3.50 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (C$23) | C$18 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (C$1.53) | C$2.64 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (C$1.09) | C$2.97 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malaysia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,930 (C$912) | C$2,767 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,197 (C$684) | C$2,236 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM285 (C$89) | C$229 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,908 (C$594) | C$1,932 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,210 (C$377) | C$1,559 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM872 (C$272) | C$134 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (C$35) | C$71 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,827 (C$880) | C$424 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM537 (C$167) | C$188 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (C$9) | C$13 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (C$11) | C$29 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malaysia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (C$60) | C$81 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (C$38) | C$52 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (C$92) | C$121 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (C$77) | C$147 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malaysia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (C$50,713) | C$29,448 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (C$0.72) | C$1.83 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (C$27) | C$111 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malaysia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (C$2.93) | C$13 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (C$4.83) | C$31 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (C$46) | C$104 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (C$14) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (C$3.38) | C$6 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (C$4.56) | C$5.98 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (C$6) | C$4.13 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (C$2.32) | C$3.08 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (C$9) | C$31 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Malaysia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (C$39) | C$68 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (C$12) | C$31 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM271 (C$84) | C$205 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM111 (C$35) | C$109 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM100 (C$31) | C$13 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.24) | C$5.08 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (C$5.48) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (C$668) | C$737 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (C$0.07) | C$0.43 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (C$49) | C$59 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (C$5.41) | C$17 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 51% cheaper than in Canada
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