Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (€4.59) | €15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (€3.36) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.86) | €4.04 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.49) | €1.25 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.79) | €4.19 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.25 (€0.95) | €1.70 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (€4.75) | €4.98 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€2.17) | €1.56 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.48 (€1.00) | €0.97 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.47) | €1.32 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 (€18) | €9 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.08 (€0.91) | €1.95 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (€0.77) | €0.71 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,392 (€754) | €729 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,812 (€403) | €505 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (€50) | €118 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,054 (€457) | €450 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,291 (€287) | €341 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM163 (€36) | €77 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM106 (€24) | €20 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,366 (€304) | €312 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM435 (€97) | €105 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (€4.41) | €7 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM28 (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM259 (€58) | €77 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (€34) | €27 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM301 (€67) | €84 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM383 (€85) | €101 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM153,306 (€34,096) | €19,866 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.29 (€0.51) | €1.59 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM104 (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (€3.85) | €4.37 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (€5.05) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (€14) | €37 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM24 (€5.30) | €5.05 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€2.28) | €3.69 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (€3.63) | €4.13 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (€1.53) | €1.84 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.74) | €2.57 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM86 (€19) | €28 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (€8) | €15 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (€45) | €42 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM180 (€40) | €49 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (€3.50) | €3.68 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM23 (€5.18) | €4.31 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,890 (€420) | €466 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (€0.12) | €0.47 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (€38) | €40 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.85) | €4.55 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 20% cheaper than in Greece
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