- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (€3.38) | €14 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€3.05) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.48) | €4.38 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.42) | €1.17 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.48) | €4.07 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.48 (€0.95) | €1.44 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (€4.67) | €5.04 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.99) | €1.50 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.04 (€0.86) | €0.84 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.26) | €1.15 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (€16) | €8 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.96 (€0.84) | €1.90 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.11 (€0.66) | €0.77 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,005 (€639) | €655 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,676 (€357) | €477 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (€47) | €150 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,871 (€398) | €418 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,202 (€256) | €289 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (€37) | €95 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM124 (€26) | €19 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,588 (€338) | €352 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM425 (€90) | €84 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.94) | €7 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (€5.08) | €6 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 14% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (€50) | €75 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (€32) | €28 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (€58) | €87 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (€64) | €103 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,472 (€29,240) | €19,304 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (€0.48) | €1.56 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM130 (€28) | €30 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 38% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (€3.78) | €3.27 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM31 (€6) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (€13) | €41 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (€4.64) | €4.50 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€2.06) | €3.87 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.95) | €3.76 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.81 (€1.24) | €1.63 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.45 (€1.16) | €2.14 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 48% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (€16) | €28 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM225 (€48) | €39 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM146 (€31) | €46 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (€7) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (€3.11) | €3.65 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (€3.62) | €4.39 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,836 (€391) | €486 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.59 (€0.13) | €0.70 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM153 (€32) | €34 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.68) | €4.39 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Greece
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