Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (7 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (9 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (3.98 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (3.43 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (4.61 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.96 (3.00 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (12 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (5.36 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.40 (2.22 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (6 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (38 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.04 (2.54 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (1.74 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,008 (1,516 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,132 (1,074 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM271 (136 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,877 (946 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,177 (593 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM231 (117 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM110 (55 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,231 (1,125 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM344 (174 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (12 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (11 FJ$) | 5.00 FJ$ | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 89% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM217 (109 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM132 (66 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (141 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM245 (123 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 5% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,268 (79,260 FJ$) | 60,463 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (1.10 FJ$) | 2.34 FJ$ | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM92 (46 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 5% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (8 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (40 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (13 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (4.92 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (5.96 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (3.76 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (3.08 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM48 (24 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Malaysia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM143 (72 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (17 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (104 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM110 (55 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM101 (51 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 382% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (6 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,097 (1,057 FJ$) | 3,625 FJ$ | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (0.12 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (77 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (9 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 451 prices entered by 75 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 17% cheaper than in Fiji
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