Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Malaysia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (kr24) | kr133 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (kr28) | kr82 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (kr13) | kr39 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (kr10) | kr13 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (kr15) | kr37 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (kr10) | kr29 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (kr34) | kr49 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (kr16) | kr20 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (kr8) | kr13 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (kr20) | kr13 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (kr115) | kr83 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (kr8) | kr20 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (kr5.41) | kr20 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 65% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Malaysia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,921 (kr4,524) | kr17,646 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,240 (kr3,470) | kr13,071 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM284 (kr440) | kr1,655 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,069 (kr3,205) | kr11,658 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,296 (kr2,008) | kr8,810 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM965 (kr1,495) | kr872 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM100 (kr155) | kr231 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,327 (kr3,605) | kr2,807 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM562 (kr870) | kr525 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (kr43) | kr67 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (kr56) | kr181 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Malaysia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (kr299) | kr763 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (kr190) | kr349 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (kr459) | kr779 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (kr381) | kr1,114 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Malaysia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (kr252,315) | kr297,772 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.33 (kr3.61) | kr15 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (kr133) | kr573 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Malaysia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (kr13) | kr39 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (kr24) | kr178 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (kr230) | kr485 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (kr68) | kr41 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (kr17) | kr29 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (kr23) | kr29 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (kr32) | kr14 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (kr12) | kr15 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (kr46) | kr287 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Malaysia | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (kr195) | kr428 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (kr58) | kr247 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (kr327) | kr1,135 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM127 (kr197) | kr756 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM85 (kr131) | kr97 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (kr28) | kr42 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (kr29) | kr52 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (kr3,322) | kr5,164 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (kr0.37) | kr1.04 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (kr245) | kr283 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (kr27) | kr60 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.549
DKK
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MYR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 986 prices entered by 173 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Denmark
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