- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.69) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (€3.18) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.56) | €5.39 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.53) | €1.11 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.53) | €2.76 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (€0.98) | €3.10 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (€4.90) | €5.74 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€2.08) | €2.30 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.16 (€0.90) | €1.11 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.29) | €2.18 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (€15) | €14 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.14 (€0.89) | €2.90 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.21 (€0.69) | €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 | RM2,882 (€620) | €1,944 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,642 (€353) | €1,253 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (€49) | €83 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,068 (€445) | €1,032 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,242 (€267) | €735 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM200 (€43) | €42 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM131 (€28) | €16 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,694 (€365) | €442 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM472 (€102) | €89 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (€4.34) | €6 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (€5.16) | €34 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 21% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM265 (€57) | €90 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM153 (€33) | €33 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (€62) | €94 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (€65) | €129 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 31% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM140,805 (€30,305) | €27,285 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (€0.48) | €1.52 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM136 (€29) | €53 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 56% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (€3.46) | €6 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (€5.47) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (€14) | €74 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (€4.74) | €4.16 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.38) | €3.73 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.23) | €2.91 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.10 (€1.10) | €1.45 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (€1.18) | €1.65 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (€7) | €31 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (€17) | €40 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (€7) | €25 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM240 (€52) | €93 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM134 (€29) | €77 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (€3.14) | €3.96 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (€4.22) | €5.52 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,000 (€431) | €487 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (€0.08) | €0.07 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (€34) | €52 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.67) | €7 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Finland
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