- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Fiji
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (8 FJ$) | 33 FJ$ | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (7 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (3.59 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (3.45 FJ$) | 2.80 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (3.58 FJ$) | 5.22 FJ$ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.48 (2.31 FJ$) | 3.16 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (11 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (4.82 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.04 (2.08 FJ$) | 3.52 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (5.49 FJ$) | 4.28 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (39 FJ$) | 23 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.96 (2.04 FJ$) | 4.41 FJ$ | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.11 (1.60 FJ$) | 2.00 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,086 (1,591 FJ$) | 2,970 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,676 (864 FJ$) | 1,400 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (113 FJ$) | 207 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,960 (1,010 FJ$) | 1,352 FJ$ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,202 (620 FJ$) | 900 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (89 FJ$) | 140 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM124 (64 FJ$) | 38 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,588 (819 FJ$) | 1,588 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM425 (219 FJ$) | 632 FJ$ | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (10 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (12 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 17% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (122 FJ$) | 39 FJ$ | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (76 FJ$) | 79 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (140 FJ$) | 140 FJ$ | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (155 FJ$) | 122 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,472 (70,853 FJ$) | 55,588 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (1.16 FJ$) | 3.61 FJ$ | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (68 FJ$) | 75 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (9 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM31 (16 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (32 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (11 FJ$) | 3.00 FJ$ | + 275% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (5.00 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (7 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.81 (2.99 FJ$) | 3.31 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.45 (2.81 FJ$) | 4.15 FJ$ | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (17 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (40 FJ$) | 44 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (16 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM225 (116 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM146 (75 FJ$) | 97 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (16 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (8 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (9 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,836 (947 FJ$) | 1,643 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.59 (0.31 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM153 (79 FJ$) | 48 FJ$ | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (9 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,073 prices entered by 451 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 23% cheaper than in Fiji
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