Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (122 Kč) | 211 Kč | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (104 Kč) | 203 Kč | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (54 Kč) | 107 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (43 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (66 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (38 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM25 (138 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (67 Kč) | 33 Kč | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.92 (32 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (71 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (482 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.83 (32 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.46 (24 Kč) | 22 Kč | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,718 (20,339 Kč) | 33,977 Kč | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,309 (12,633 Kč) | 28,343 Kč | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM348 (1,904 Kč) | 5,065 Kč | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,272 (12,431 Kč) | 20,392 Kč | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,569 (8,583 Kč) | 16,447 Kč | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM186 (1,015 Kč) | 3,299 Kč | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM107 (584 Kč) | 390 Kč | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,195 (6,536 Kč) | 13,396 Kč | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM447 (2,444 Kč) | 4,425 Kč | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (146 Kč) | 390 Kč | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM52 (285 Kč) | 268 Kč | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM246 (1,347 Kč) | 2,426 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM162 (884 Kč) | 990 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM339 (1,853 Kč) | 2,231 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (1,719 Kč) | 3,266 Kč | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,468 (834,052 Kč) | 543,186 Kč | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.19 (12 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM52 (283 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (82 Kč) | 145 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM37 (201 Kč) | 230 Kč | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (420 Kč) | 1,200 Kč | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM32 (173 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM15 (81 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (86 Kč) | 110 Kč | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (46 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM12 (65 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM31 (168 Kč) | 418 Kč | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 14% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Malaysia | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (630 Kč) | 608 Kč | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM39 (211 Kč) | 480 Kč | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM361 (1,977 Kč) | 1,798 Kč | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM143 (781 Kč) | 793 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (189 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (75 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (103 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,486 (13,597 Kč) | 16,664 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (2.74 Kč) | 3.02 Kč | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM211 (1,157 Kč) | 1,954 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (98 Kč) | 153 Kč | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 21% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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