- 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$) | 13 FJ$ | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (8 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (4.05 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (3.78 FJ$) | 2.89 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (3.59 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.55 (2.37 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (12 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (5.08 FJ$) | 5.80 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.10 (2.14 FJ$) | 2.59 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (5.24 FJ$) | 4.26 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM71 (37 FJ$) | 26 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.10 (2.14 FJ$) | 3.78 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.08 (1.61 FJ$) | 1.84 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,987 (1,557 FJ$) | 3,498 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,695 (884 FJ$) | 1,830 FJ$ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM223 (116 FJ$) | 175 FJ$ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,139 (1,115 FJ$) | 2,157 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,193 (622 FJ$) | 1,157 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM194 (101 FJ$) | 96 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM131 (68 FJ$) | 53 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,687 (879 FJ$) | 1,073 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM484 (252 FJ$) | 432 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (11 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (12 FJ$) | 5.00 FJ$ | + 150% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM249 (130 FJ$) | 105 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM150 (78 FJ$) | 98 FJ$ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (154 FJ$) | 173 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM309 (161 FJ$) | 179 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 20% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,714 (74,372 FJ$) | 45,901 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (1.16 FJ$) | 2.14 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM141 (74 FJ$) | 64 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 10% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (8 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (12 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (34 FJ$) | 27 FJ$ | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (11 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (5.87 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.20 (2.71 FJ$) | 4.34 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (3.00 FJ$) | 3.33 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (18 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (40 FJ$) | 56 FJ$ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (16 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM198 (103 FJ$) | 133 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM138 (72 FJ$) | 105 FJ$ | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (16 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (8 FJ$) | 5.63 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,019 (1,052 FJ$) | 1,785 FJ$ | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.38 (0.20 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM166 (86 FJ$) | 48 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (9 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.521
FJD
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MYR
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 18% cheaper than in Fiji
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