Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Malaysia | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (€2.92) | €12 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (€3.62) | €9 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.75) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.51) | €1.33 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.90) | €3.02 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (€1.33) | €3.44 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (€5.07) | €5.98 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.34) | €2.38 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.40 (€0.97) | €1.12 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.68) | €2.42 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (€17) | €17 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.37 (€0.96) | €3.11 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.46 (€0.76) | €2.24 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Malaysia | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,008 (€663) | €1,641 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,132 (€470) | €1,296 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM271 (€60) | €125 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,877 (€414) | €1,383 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,177 (€259) | €1,142 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM231 (€51) | €62 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM110 (€24) | €20 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,231 (€492) | €387 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM344 (€76) | €92 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (€5.33) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (€4.70) | €33 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Malaysia | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM217 (€48) | €92 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM125 (€28) | €49 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (€62) | €92 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM245 (€54) | €181 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Malaysia | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,394 (€35,572) | €27,473 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.09 (€0.46) | €2.26 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM89 (€20) | €60 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 67% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Malaysia | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (€1.85) | €30 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (€4.41) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (€17) | €113 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (€5.80) | €5.20 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€2.15) | €3.09 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (€2.60) | €3.49 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (€1.65) | €1.78 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (€1.34) | €1.49 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (€9) | €28 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Malaysia | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM143 (€32) | €55 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (€7) | €31 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (€45) | €128 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM96 (€21) | €117 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM101 (€22) | €12 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (€2.67) | €4.15 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (€3.35) | €6 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,097 (€462) | €497 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.07 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (€34) | €50 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€4.08) | €9 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 51% cheaper than in Finland
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