- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Fiji
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 31% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (9 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (8 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (3.80 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (3.64 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (3.78 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.67 (2.41 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (11 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (4.91 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.33 (2.24 FJ$) | 2.63 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (5.45 FJ$) | 3.80 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (36 FJ$) | 21 FJ$ | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.17 (2.15 FJ$) | 3.98 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (1.71 FJ$) | 2.04 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,985 (1,540 FJ$) | 2,125 FJ$ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,673 (863 FJ$) | 1,424 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM224 (116 FJ$) | 224 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,096 (1,081 FJ$) | 1,775 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,247 (644 FJ$) | 796 FJ$ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM198 (102 FJ$) | 140 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM128 (66 FJ$) | 38 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,611 (831 FJ$) | 1,241 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM453 (234 FJ$) | 632 FJ$ | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (10 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 (12 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 6% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (128 FJ$) | 72 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (77 FJ$) | 79 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (139 FJ$) | 149 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM288 (149 FJ$) | 175 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 18% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM138,710 (71,571 FJ$) | 48,195 FJ$ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (1.16 FJ$) | 2.60 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (68 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (8 FJ$) | 4.47 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM28 (15 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (33 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (10 FJ$) | 3.00 FJ$ | + 242% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (5.64 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (7 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (2.79 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (2.84 FJ$) | 4.15 FJ$ | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (17 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 13% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (38 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (16 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM266 (137 FJ$) | 111 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM135 (70 FJ$) | 97 FJ$ | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (17 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (7 FJ$) | 5.63 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,921 (991 FJ$) | 1,734 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (0.19 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM149 (77 FJ$) | 48 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (9 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,488 prices entered by 488 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 14% cheaper than in Fiji
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