Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Malaysia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (CH$3,251) | CH$13,999 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (CH$3,511) | CH$6,951 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (CH$1,770) | CH$2,712 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (CH$1,459) | CH$1,121 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (CH$1,882) | CH$3,149 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (CH$1,201) | CH$1,449 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (CH$5,178) | CH$5,805 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (CH$2,267) | CH$1,461 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.73 (CH$898) | CH$1,178 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (CH$2,356) | CH$1,124 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (CH$12,544) | CH$7,087 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.72 (CH$895) | CH$1,950 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.69 (CH$701) | CH$653 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Malaysia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,011 (CH$761,084) | CH$947,234 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,283 (CH$433,281) | CH$587,185 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (CH$48,249) | CH$69,154 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,402 (CH$455,726) | CH$602,814 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,376 (CH$261,104) | CH$401,218 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM863 (CH$163,785) | CH$45,888 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (CH$21,109) | CH$15,941 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (CH$355,912) | CH$234,055 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (CH$172,182) | CH$73,762 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (CH$6,218) | CH$8,956 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (CH$6,888) | CH$10,312 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Malaysia | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (CH$42,362) | CH$42,423 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM142 (CH$26,906) | CH$26,661 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM318 (CH$60,430) | CH$66,553 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (CH$59,500) | CH$73,321 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 38% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Malaysia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,122 (CH$28,864,512) | CH$15,116,600 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (CH$392) | CH$1,273 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (CH$9,710) | CH$41,636 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Malaysia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (CH$1,800) | CH$3,624 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (CH$3,963) | CH$9,107 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (CH$17,286) | CH$37,044 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (CH$8,349) | CH$4,521 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (CH$2,016) | CH$3,842 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (CH$2,642) | CH$3,898 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (CH$3,859) | CH$1,823 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (CH$1,312) | CH$2,190 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (CH$5,348) | CH$16,023 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 31% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Malaysia | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (CH$21,884) | CH$27,566 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (CH$7,851) | CH$10,113 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (CH$40,081) | CH$22,928 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (CH$24,384) | CH$43,934 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (CH$7,814) | CH$8,728 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (CH$2,535) | CH$4,095 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (CH$3,657) | CH$3,182 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (CH$406,984) | CH$573,929 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (CH$32) | CH$124 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (CH$38,228) | CH$52,353 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (CH$3,411) | CH$4,577 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Chile
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