- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 43% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.44) | €15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (€3.02) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.53) | €4.75 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.46) | €1.20 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.47) | €3.96 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.42 (€0.91) | €1.48 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (€4.69) | €5.33 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€1.96) | €1.61 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.09 (€0.84) | €0.86 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.19) | €1.21 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (€14) | €9 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.13 (€0.85) | €1.91 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.26 (€0.67) | €0.74 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,916 (€601) | €678 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,660 (€342) | €480 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM223 (€46) | €139 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,072 (€427) | €433 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,253 (€258) | €293 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM213 (€44) | €98 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM128 (€26) | €19 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,568 (€323) | €324 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM448 (€92) | €91 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.85) | €7 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 (€4.47) | €6 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 20% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM256 (€53) | €82 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM150 (€31) | €31 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM274 (€57) | €93 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM290 (€60) | €103 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM135,714 (€27,974) | €20,407 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.26 (€0.47) | €1.53 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM134 (€28) | €31 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (€3.46) | €3.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM27 (€5.48) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (€13) | €38 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (€4.21) | €4.22 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.24) | €3.82 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.97) | €3.68 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.46 (€1.13) | €1.90 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.53 (€1.14) | €2.08 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 51% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (€15) | €28 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (€6) | €15 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM209 (€43) | €38 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM135 (€28) | €50 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.95) | €3.72 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (€3.88) | €4.28 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,910 (€394) | €524 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.33 (€0.07) | €0.55 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM147 (€30) | €41 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.52) | €4.35 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Greece
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