- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.67) | €15 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€3.12) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.70) | €4.91 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.58) | €1.21 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.47) | €3.98 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.53 (€0.98) | €1.44 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (€5.15) | €5.09 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€2.06) | €1.55 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.10 (€0.89) | €0.86 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.16) | €1.20 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM72 (€16) | €9 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.10 (€0.89) | €1.85 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.08 (€0.67) | €0.75 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,031 (€656) | €699 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,719 (€372) | €481 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (€49) | €132 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,286 (€494) | €455 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,247 (€270) | €299 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM191 (€41) | €93 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM133 (€29) | €20 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,699 (€368) | €329 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM489 (€106) | €92 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (€4.59) | €8 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM23 (€5.06) | €6 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM254 (€55) | €81 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (€32) | €34 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM299 (€65) | €92 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM297 (€64) | €103 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 2% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM141,949 (€30,706) | €20,095 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.22 (€0.48) | €1.51 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM141 (€30) | €31 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (€3.38) | €3.27 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (€5.14) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (€14) | €40 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (€4.90) | €4.34 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.43) | €3.82 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.32) | €3.71 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.96 (€1.07) | €1.63 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.83 (€1.26) | €2.15 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (€7) | €12 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (€16) | €29 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (€7) | €15 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM191 (€41) | €39 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM133 (€29) | €50 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€3.13) | €3.75 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (€4.29) | €4.28 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,039 (€441) | €556 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.38 (€0.08) | €0.50 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM168 (€36) | €42 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.73) | €4.34 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Greece
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