- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (26元) | 53元 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (23元) | 33元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (12元) | 15元 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (12元) | 16元 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (12元) | 16元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.42 (7元) | 8元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (35元) | 63元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (16元) | 13元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.15 (7元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (17元) | 5.64元 | + 207% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (122元) | 114元 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.05 (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.17 (5.25元) | 12元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,973 (4,929元) | 9,680元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,687 (2,798元) | 4,478元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (366元) | 425元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,125 (3,524元) | 5,603元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,259 (2,088元) | 3,523元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM211 (351元) | 305元 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (208元) | 88元 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,560 (2,587元) | 2,242元 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM443 (734元) | 678元 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (32元) | 40元 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (39元) | 39元 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (411元) | 554元 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM143 (237元) | 280元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (450元) | 614元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM290 (482元) | 672元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,416 (227,875元) | 145,666元 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (3.73元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM132 (219元) | 154元 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (28元) | 26元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (47元) | 32元 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM62 (102元) | 425元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (33元) | 30元 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (18元) | 37元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (24元) | 38元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (9元) | 10元 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (9元) | 14元 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (55元) | 59元 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (124元) | 159元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (51元) | 86元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM219 (364元) | 723元 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM136 (225元) | 375元 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (52元) | 60元 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (24元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,893 (3,139元) | 3,310元 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (0.69元) | 0.98元 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (256元) | 300元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (28元) | 20元 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.658
CNY
/
MYR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,337 prices entered by 996 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in China
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