Cost of living in Malaysia compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
Malaysia | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.32) | €19 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (€3.73) | €11 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.84) | €7 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (€1.52) | €1.37 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.85) | €4.68 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (€1.27) | €3.40 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (€5.26) | €7 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.18) | €2.76 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (€0.92) | €1.86 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.18) | €2.50 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (€13) | €9 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (€1.10) | €2.31 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (€0.71) | €1.30 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
Malaysia | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (€683) | €1,708 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (€383) | €1,334 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (€50) | €191 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (€423) | €1,032 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (€271) | €849 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (€46) | €135 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (€21) | €28 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (€188) | €457 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (€136) | €141 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (€3.53) | €11 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
Malaysia | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (€45) | €96 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (€30) | €40 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (€64) | €100 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (€60) | €126 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 62% cheaper than in France | ||||
Malaysia | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (€29,686) | €29,525 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (€0.40) | €1.89 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (€11) | €61 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in France | ||||
Malaysia | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (€2.12) | €3.03 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (€4.93) | €8 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (€17) | €32 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (€8) | €3.65 | + 115% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (€2.33) | €3.90 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.66) | €3.83 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (€1.68) | €2.58 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (€1.18) | €2.81 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (€5.39) | €21 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
Malaysia | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (€18) | €48 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €103 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (€24) | €75 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (€5.95) | €12 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.72) | €5.04 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (€3.57) | €7 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (€946) | €623 | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (€0.03) | €0.24 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (€39) | €36 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.45) | €11 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 56% cheaper than in France
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