- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.52) | €11 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (€3.05) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.77) | €3.78 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.53) | €0.96 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.38) | €3.01 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.35 (€0.91) | €2.61 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (€5.43) | €5.10 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€2.05) | €2.35 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.11 (€0.86) | €1.55 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.26) | €0.97 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM71 (€15) | €7 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.04 (€0.84) | €1.73 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.11 (€0.65) | €1.31 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,878 (€601) | €1,406 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,711 (€357) | €1,082 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM236 (€49) | €191 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,287 (€478) | €857 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,246 (€260) | €639 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM191 (€40) | €119 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM135 (€28) | €24 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,682 (€351) | €399 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM500 (€104) | €81 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (€4.39) | €5.18 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 (€4.66) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM244 (€51) | €81 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (€31) | €38 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (€60) | €88 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM296 (€62) | €117 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM145,600 (€30,421) | €19,809 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (€0.46) | €1.32 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (€30) | €73 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (€2.37) | €8 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (€4.93) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (€14) | €59 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM24 (€4.99) | €3.41 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.39) | €2.13 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.16) | €1.99 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.71 (€0.98) | €1.26 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.50) | €1.41 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM31 (€7) | €19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 31% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM72 (€15) | €32 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (€6) | €21 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM191 (€40) | €107 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM156 (€33) | €50 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (€5.85) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (€3.11) | €3.12 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM21 (€4.33) | €3.46 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,203 (€460) | €460 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.80 (€0.17) | €0.22 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM166 (€35) | €44 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.57) | €6 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Germany
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