- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.48) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (€3.04) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.51) | €5.65 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.47) | €1.05 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.50) | €2.58 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.52 (€0.94) | €3.30 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (€4.38) | €5.51 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.97) | €2.28 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.23 (€0.88) | €0.96 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.18) | €2.30 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM73 (€15) | €14 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.15 (€0.87) | €2.77 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.25 (€0.68) | €1.67 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 59% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,002 (€626) | €1,860 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,673 (€349) | €1,289 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM224 (€47) | €78 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,096 (€437) | €1,023 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,247 (€260) | €754 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM198 (€41) | €57 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM128 (€27) | €18 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,611 (€336) | €412 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM453 (€94) | €89 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.94) | €7 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 (€4.67) | €33 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (€52) | €91 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (€31) | €34 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (€56) | €94 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM288 (€60) | €129 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM138,710 (€28,931) | €26,448 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (€0.47) | €1.53 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (€27) | €54 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (€3.31) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM28 (€5.87) | €14 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (€13) | €71 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (€4.15) | €4.26 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.28) | €3.95 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€3.02) | €3.16 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (€1.13) | €1.45 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (€1.15) | €1.64 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (€7) | €29 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (€15) | €39 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (€6) | €24 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM266 (€55) | €91 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM135 (€28) | €79 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€3.01) | €3.97 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (€3.88) | €5.74 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,921 (€401) | €473 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.39 (€0.08) | €0.07 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM149 (€31) | €50 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.58) | €7 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 48% cheaper than in Finland
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