Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Greece
Currency:
Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 38% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Malaysia | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (€3.23) | €14 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (€3.73) | €7 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.71) | €4.64 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.47) | €1.53 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.85) | €4.61 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (€1.41) | €1.79 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (€4.71) | €5.24 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.31) | €1.74 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (€1.06) | €0.96 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (€2.85) | €1.47 | + 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (€16) | €9 | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (€1.07) | €2.42 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (€0.76) | €1.05 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 20% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Malaysia | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,019 (€655) | €855 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,197 (€477) | €674 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM285 (€62) | €210 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,908 (€414) | €523 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,210 (€263) | €416 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM872 (€189) | €134 | + 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (€24) | €26 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM2,827 (€614) | €333 | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM537 (€117) | €102 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Malaysia | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (€42) | €77 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (€27) | €34 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (€64) | €84 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (€53) | €92 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 20% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Malaysia | Greece | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (€35,365) | €22,349 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (€0.50) | €2.09 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (€19) | €30 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 16% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Malaysia | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (€2.04) | €5.36 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (€3.37) | €8 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (€32) | €39 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (€10) | €3.87 | + 147% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.36) | €3.36 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.18) | €4.60 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (€4.42) | €2.48 | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.62) | €2.82 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Malaysia | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (€27) | €33 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (€8) | €16 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM271 (€59) | €35 | + 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM111 (€24) | €48 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM100 (€22) | €10 | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.96) | €3.55 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (€3.82) | €4.19 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (€466) | €367 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.46 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (€34) | €39 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.77) | €4.38 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Greece
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