Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (Q24) | Q87 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (Q29) | Q49 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Q14) | Q22 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Q12) | Q12 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (Q16) | Q19 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.82 (Q10) | Q10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (Q40) | Q32 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Q18) | Q19 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.40 (Q8) | Q14 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (Q21) | Q11 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (Q131) | Q108 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.04 (Q9) | Q16 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (Q6.00) | Q8 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,964 (Q5,153) | Q7,750 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,132 (Q3,706) | Q4,369 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM242 (Q420) | Q808 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,877 (Q3,263) | Q5,199 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,177 (Q2,046) | Q2,769 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM231 (Q402) | Q711 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM110 (Q191) | Q207 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,231 (Q3,879) | Q3,187 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM344 (Q599) | Q781 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (Q42) | Q111 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (Q37) | Q44 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM217 (Q377) | Q449 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM132 (Q229) | Q422 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (Q486) | Q836 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM245 (Q426) | Q629 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 35% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,268 (Q273,427) | Q122,213 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (Q3.79) | Q9 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM92 (Q160) | Q131 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (Q27) | Q47 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (Q35) | Q147 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (Q137) | Q247 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (Q46) | Q59 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (Q17) | Q28 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (Q21) | Q39 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (Q13) | Q19 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (Q11) | Q15 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM48 (Q83) | Q85 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Malaysia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM143 (Q249) | Q156 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (Q59) | Q72 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (Q359) | Q182 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM100 (Q174) | Q320 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM101 (Q176) | Q52 | + 241% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (Q21) | Q27 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (Q26) | Q21 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,097 (Q3,646) | Q5,158 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (Q0.41) | Q0.41 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (Q267) | Q393 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Q31) | Q30 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 991 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.739
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 17% cheaper than in Guatemala
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