Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Canada
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (C$4.97) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (C$2.79) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (C$2.04) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (C$2.52) | C$3.84 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.74 (C$1.50) | C$3.98 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM25 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (C$3.01) | C$3.86 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.25 (C$1.34) | C$2.55 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (C$3.62) | C$3.12 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM79 (C$25) | C$17 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.01 (C$1.27) | C$2.30 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.38 (C$1.07) | C$2.23 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,403 (C$1,078) | C$2,266 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,813 (C$574) | C$1,792 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM231 (C$73) | C$171 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,993 (C$631) | C$1,748 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,207 (C$382) | C$1,260 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM157 (C$50) | C$115 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM102 (C$32) | C$53 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,319 (C$418) | C$381 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM536 (C$170) | C$168 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM26 (C$8) | C$23 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM242 (C$77) | C$69 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM159 (C$50) | C$50 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM302 (C$96) | C$111 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM303 (C$96) | C$147 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM158,326 (C$50,146) | C$25,794 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (C$0.70) | C$1.19 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM96 (C$31) | C$118 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (C$4.44) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (C$7) | C$21 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (C$21) | C$79 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (C$4.00) | C$5.23 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (C$4.86) | C$5.30 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (C$2.31) | C$2.95 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (C$2.84) | C$2.48 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (C$9) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM87 (C$28) | C$54 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (C$12) | C$29 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (C$63) | C$162 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM187 (C$59) | C$94 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (C$11) | C$12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (C$4.60) | C$4.91 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (C$7) | C$7 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,902 (C$603) | C$556 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (C$0.11) | C$0.39 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM170 (C$54) | C$57 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (C$5.46) | C$15 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2020.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Canada
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