- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (€3.37) | €14 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€3.00) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.48) | €4.40 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.49) | €1.21 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.54) | €3.87 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.42 (€0.94) | €1.49 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (€4.42) | €5.19 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€2.00) | €1.62 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.15 (€0.88) | €0.81 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.21) | €1.19 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (€16) | €9 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.05 (€0.86) | €1.87 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.17 (€0.67) | €0.76 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,973 (€631) | €679 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,687 (€358) | €482 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (€47) | €139 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,125 (€451) | €445 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,259 (€267) | €292 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM211 (€45) | €103 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (€27) | €19 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,560 (€331) | €335 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM443 (€94) | €89 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€4.06) | €7 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (€5.04) | €5.92 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 18% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (€53) | €76 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM143 (€30) | €31 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (€58) | €92 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM290 (€62) | €102 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,416 (€29,171) | €20,002 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (€0.48) | €1.56 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM132 (€28) | €30 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (€3.62) | €3.60 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (€6) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM62 (€13) | €41 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (€4.22) | €4.44 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.34) | €3.66 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€3.07) | €3.54 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (€1.15) | €1.58 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (€1.15) | €2.09 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (€16) | €28 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (€6) | €15 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM219 (€47) | €37 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM136 (€29) | €46 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (€7) | €9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€3.04) | €3.78 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (€3.85) | €4.36 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,893 (€402) | €504 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (€0.09) | €0.48 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (€33) | €36 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.64) | €4.34 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 26% cheaper than in Greece
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