- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (C$5.48) | C$17 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (C$4.73) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (C$2.56) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (C$2.37) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (C$2.19) | C$4.10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.53 (C$1.48) | C$4.11 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (C$3.19) | C$3.70 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.21 (C$1.37) | C$2.39 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (C$3.21) | C$3.54 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM73 (C$24) | C$19 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.10 (C$1.34) | C$2.41 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.13 (C$1.02) | C$2.33 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,956 (C$963) | C$2,125 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,694 (C$552) | C$1,658 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (C$72) | C$161 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,275 (C$742) | C$1,661 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,220 (C$398) | C$1,219 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM186 (C$61) | C$107 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM134 (C$44) | C$53 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,722 (C$561) | C$489 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM504 (C$164) | C$159 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (C$7) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (C$8) | C$24 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM252 (C$82) | C$71 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (C$48) | C$57 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (C$97) | C$116 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (C$98) | C$141 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM143,748 (C$46,852) | C$22,650 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (C$0.72) | C$1.24 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM144 (C$47) | C$111 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (C$5.16) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (C$8) | C$21 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (C$22) | C$93 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM24 (C$8) | C$8 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (C$3.65) | C$4.93 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (C$4.89) | C$5.56 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.07 (C$1.65) | C$2.94 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (C$1.98) | C$2.88 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 40% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (C$24) | C$53 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (C$10) | C$28 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM198 (C$65) | C$153 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM133 (C$43) | C$95 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (C$9) | C$12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.69) | C$4.86 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (C$6) | C$7 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,062 (C$672) | C$587 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM8 (C$2.67) | C$0.46 | + 486% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM175 (C$57) | C$61 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (C$5.60) | C$14 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Canada
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