Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Germany
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.31) | €14 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (€3.71) | €10 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.84) | €6.00 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (€1.52) | €1.22 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.84) | €4.28 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (€1.26) | €3.00 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (€5.23) | €6 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.17) | €2.59 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (€0.92) | €1.87 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.17) | €1.09 | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (€13) | €7 | + 102% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (€1.09) | €1.92 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (€0.70) | €1.88 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 65% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (€680) | €2,001 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (€382) | €1,574 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (€49) | €227 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (€421) | €1,239 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (€270) | €904 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (€46) | €163 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (€21) | €37 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (€187) | €367 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (€135) | €111 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (€3.51) | €6 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (€45) | €86 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (€30) | €38 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (€64) | €89 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (€60) | €120 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (€29,542) | €33,039 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (€0.40) | €1.82 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (€11) | €51 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (€2.11) | €9 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (€4.91) | €16 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (€17) | €72 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (€8) | €3.99 | + 96% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (€2.32) | €2.99 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.65) | €3.20 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (€1.67) | €1.98 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (€1.18) | €1.68 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (€5.36) | €21 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Malaysia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (€18) | €46 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €84 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (€24) | €67 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (€5.92) | €10 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.71) | €3.73 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (€3.55) | €4.43 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (€942) | €578 | + 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (€0.03) | €0.13 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (€39) | €40 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.44) | €8 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,987 prices entered by 501 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 55% cheaper than in Germany
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