- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (C$5.02) | C$18 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (C$4.47) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.20) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$2.22) | C$2.41 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (C$2.28) | C$4.04 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.42 (C$1.40) | C$3.97 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (C$2.97) | C$3.83 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.15 (C$1.31) | C$2.39 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (C$3.29) | C$3.51 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (C$23) | C$18 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.05 (C$1.28) | C$2.40 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.17 (C$1.00) | C$2.26 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,973 (C$939) | C$2,127 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,687 (C$533) | C$1,654 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (C$70) | C$155 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,125 (C$671) | C$1,630 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,259 (C$398) | C$1,177 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM211 (C$67) | C$100 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (C$40) | C$53 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,560 (C$493) | C$474 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM443 (C$140) | C$156 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (C$6) | C$12 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (C$7) | C$24 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (C$78) | C$72 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM143 (C$45) | C$58 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (C$86) | C$115 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM290 (C$92) | C$138 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,416 (C$43,400) | C$22,896 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (C$0.71) | C$1.30 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM132 (C$42) | C$109 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (C$5.38) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (C$9) | C$21 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM62 (C$19) | C$95 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (C$6) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (C$3.48) | C$4.90 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (C$4.57) | C$5.54 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (C$1.71) | C$2.84 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (C$1.70) | C$2.67 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (C$10) | C$25 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (C$24) | C$54 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (C$10) | C$27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM219 (C$69) | C$143 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM136 (C$43) | C$98 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (C$10) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.52) | C$5.02 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (C$5.73) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,893 (C$598) | C$599 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (C$0.13) | C$0.45 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (C$49) | C$63 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (C$5.42) | C$14 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Canada
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