Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Guyana
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 33% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (779 G$) | 1,392 G$ | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (889 G$) | 1,545 G$ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (395 G$) | 600 G$ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (339 G$) | 483 G$ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (426 G$) | 600 G$ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (326 G$) | 398 G$ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (1,086 G$) | 1,234 G$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (532 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (245 G$) | 253 G$ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (657 G$) | 360 G$ | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (3,721 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (246 G$) | 508 G$ | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (175 G$) | 278 G$ | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 26% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,019 (151,020 G$) | 243,593 G$ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,197 (109,926 G$) | 139,558 G$ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM285 (14,250 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,908 (95,463 G$) | 155,155 G$ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,210 (60,560 G$) | 113,824 G$ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM872 (43,635 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 385% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (5,637 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,827 (141,424 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM537 (26,884 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (1,390 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (1,787 G$) | 593 G$ | + 201% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 23% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (9,644 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (6,124 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (14,830 G$) | 15,578 G$ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (12,305 G$) | 12,829 G$ | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 32% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (8,149,678 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (115 G$) | 218 G$ | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (4,285 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 21% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (471 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (776 G$) | 600 G$ | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (7,431 G$) | 4,212 G$ | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (2,201 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (543 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (733 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (1,017 G$) | 828 G$ | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (373 G$) | 480 G$ | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (1,710 G$) | 2,279 G$ | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 27% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Malaysia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (6,298 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (1,885 G$) | 2,793 G$ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM271 (13,549 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM111 (5,572 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM100 (5,010 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (681 G$) | 709 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (880 G$) | 360 G$ | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (107,309 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 615% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (12 G$) | 10 G$ | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (7,906 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (869 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 499 prices entered by 89 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Guyana
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