- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (27元) | 50元 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (24元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (11元) | 15元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (11元) | 15元 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (11元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.48 (7元) | 8元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (36元) | 57元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (15元) | 14元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.04 (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (18元) | 5.59元 | + 214% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (126元) | 114元 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.96 (7元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.11 (5.13元) | 12元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,033 (4,999元) | 9,327元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,676 (2,763元) | 4,302元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (362元) | 439元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,871 (3,083元) | 5,529元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,202 (1,982元) | 3,479元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (284元) | 307元 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM124 (204元) | 86元 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,588 (2,618元) | 2,131元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM425 (700元) | 703元 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (31元) | 36元 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (39元) | 38元 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (390元) | 556元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (245元) | 260元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (448元) | 624元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (496元) | 694元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,472 (226,601元) | 143,509元 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (3.71元) | 7元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM130 (214元) | 156元 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (29元) | 26元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM31 (50元) | 30元 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (104元) | 493元 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (36元) | 29元 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (16元) | 36元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (23元) | 36元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.81 (10元) | 9元 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.45 (9元) | 13元 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (54元) | 57元 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (127元) | 149元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (53元) | 86元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM225 (371元) | 777元 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM146 (240元) | 375元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (51元) | 58元 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (24元) | 34元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (28元) | 33元 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,836 (3,027元) | 3,255元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.59 (0.98元) | 1.04元 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM153 (252元) | 309元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (29元) | 20元 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.648
CNY
/
MYR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,114 prices entered by 954 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 14% cheaper than in China
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