Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Malaysia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (205 Birr) | 604 Birr | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (230 Birr) | 333 Birr | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (114 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (94 Birr) | 107 Birr | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (114 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (78 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (324 Birr) | 317 Birr | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (134 Birr) | 254 Birr | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (57 Birr) | 113 Birr | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (134 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (820 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 389% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (68 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (43 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 46% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Malaysia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (42,102 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (23,633 Birr) | 59,759 Birr | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (3,064 Birr) | 5,660 Birr | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (26,056 Birr) | 53,015 Birr | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (16,721 Birr) | 28,558 Birr | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (2,846 Birr) | 4,458 Birr | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (1,274 Birr) | 981 Birr | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (11,606 Birr) | 36,043 Birr | - 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (8,353 Birr) | 12,406 Birr | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (218 Birr) | 260 Birr | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (419 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is about the same as in Ethiopia | ||||
Malaysia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (2,786 Birr) | 2,750 Birr | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (1,858 Birr) | 1,748 Birr | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (3,962 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (3,722 Birr) | 2,469 Birr | + 51% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 14% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Malaysia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (1,829,585 Birr) | 1,800,000 Birr | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (25 Birr) | 78 Birr | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (657 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 75% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 75% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Malaysia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (131 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (304 Birr) | 3,000 Birr | - 90% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (1,023 Birr) | 2,574 Birr | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (483 Birr) | 60 Birr | + 705% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (143 Birr) | 466 Birr | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (164 Birr) | 622 Birr | - 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (104 Birr) | 336 Birr | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (73 Birr) | 147 Birr | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (332 Birr) | 565 Birr | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Malaysia | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (1,087 Birr) | 2,970 Birr | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (478 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (1,470 Birr) | 2,690 Birr | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (367 Birr) | 363 Birr | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (168 Birr) | 123 Birr | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (220 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 207% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (58,330 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (1.61 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (2,401 Birr) | 2,509 Birr | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (213 Birr) | 2,035 Birr | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 842 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Ethiopia
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