- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 51% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.64) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€3.11) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.69) | €5.33 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.58) | €1.07 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.46) | €2.74 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.53 (€0.98) | €3.08 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (€5.13) | €5.77 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€2.05) | €2.35 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.10 (€0.88) | €1.07 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.16) | €2.24 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM72 (€16) | €14 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.10 (€0.88) | €2.97 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.08 (€0.66) | €1.83 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 56% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,008 (€649) | €1,934 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,719 (€371) | €1,227 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (€49) | €85 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,286 (€493) | €1,021 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,247 (€269) | €746 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM191 (€41) | €53 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM133 (€29) | €17 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,699 (€366) | €460 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM489 (€105) | €92 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (€4.58) | €6 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM23 (€5.04) | €31 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM254 (€55) | €88 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (€32) | €32 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM299 (€65) | €94 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM297 (€64) | €124 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 31% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM143,146 (€30,866) | €28,342 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.22 (€0.48) | €1.49 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM141 (€30) | €55 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (€3.37) | €5.99 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (€5.12) | €14 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (€14) | €74 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (€4.88) | €3.92 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.42) | €3.80 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.31) | €2.73 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.96 (€1.07) | €1.45 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.83 (€1.26) | €1.85 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (€7) | €32 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (€16) | €40 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (€6) | €25 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM191 (€41) | €102 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM133 (€29) | €77 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€3.12) | €4.01 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (€4.28) | €5.55 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,039 (€440) | €490 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.38 (€0.08) | €0.10 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM168 (€36) | €52 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.72) | €7 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Finland
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