Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (8 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (9 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (4.50 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (3.71 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (4.79 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (3.05 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (13 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (5.77 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.73 (2.28 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (5.99 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (32 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.72 (2.28 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.69 (1.78 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,011 (1,936 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,283 (1,102 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (123 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,402 (1,159 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,376 (664 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM863 (417 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (54 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (905 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (438 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (16 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (18 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 104% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (108 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM142 (68 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM318 (154 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (151 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 16% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM150,880 (72,824 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (1.00 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (25 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 13% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (4.58 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (44 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (21 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 254% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (5.13 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (10 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (3.34 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (14 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (56 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (20 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (102 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (62 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (20 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (6 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (1,035 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (0.08 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (97 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (9 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 438 prices entered by 110 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Fiji
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