- 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 | RM16 (€3.33) | €11 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€2.97) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.47) | €3.73 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.46) | €0.98 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.52) | €3.10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.41 (€0.92) | €2.46 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (€4.35) | €5.12 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.96) | €2.44 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.12 (€0.86) | €1.55 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.16) | €0.92 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (€15) | €7 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.03 (€0.84) | €1.77 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.14 (€0.66) | €1.23 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,998 (€627) | €1,450 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,678 (€351) | €1,087 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM231 (€48) | €180 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,068 (€432) | €907 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,220 (€255) | €679 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM190 (€40) | €129 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (€26) | €24 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,562 (€327) | €371 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM449 (€94) | €94 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.99) | €5.42 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (€5.11) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM249 (€52) | €87 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (€31) | €35 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM278 (€58) | €92 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (€63) | €114 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM136,811 (€28,605) | €20,517 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.26 (€0.47) | €1.41 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (€27) | €73 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (€3.55) | €6 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (€5.99) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (€13) | €60 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM21 (€4.44) | €3.36 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.24) | €2.18 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.99) | €2.10 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.54 (€1.16) | €1.36 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.53 (€1.16) | €1.43 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (€7) | €20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (€16) | €32 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM218 (€46) | €128 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (€29) | €53 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (€3.03) | €3.25 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (€3.76) | €3.44 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,893 (€396) | €454 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.44 (€0.09) | €0.12 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM157 (€33) | €37 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.62) | €6 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 43% cheaper than in Germany
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