Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Malaysia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (HK$29) | HK$68 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (HK$31) | HK$45 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (HK$16) | HK$45 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (HK$13) | HK$22 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (HK$17) | HK$34 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (HK$11) | HK$28 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (HK$46) | HK$90 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (HK$20) | HK$36 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.73 (HK$8) | HK$32 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (HK$21) | HK$15 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (HK$110) | HK$150 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.72 (HK$8) | HK$19 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.69 (HK$6) | HK$20 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Malaysia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,011 (HK$6,689) | HK$36,855 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,283 (HK$3,808) | HK$23,568 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (HK$424) | HK$2,121 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,402 (HK$4,005) | HK$19,278 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,376 (HK$2,295) | HK$13,685 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM863 (HK$1,439) | HK$1,558 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (HK$186) | HK$173 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (HK$3,128) | HK$4,586 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (HK$1,513) | HK$1,267 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (HK$55) | HK$103 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (HK$61) | HK$100 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 33% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Malaysia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (HK$372) | HK$618 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM142 (HK$236) | HK$332 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM318 (HK$531) | HK$677 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (HK$523) | HK$986 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Malaysia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM150,880 (HK$251,611) | HK$292,589 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (HK$3.44) | HK$23 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (HK$85) | HK$494 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Malaysia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (HK$16) | HK$35 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (HK$35) | HK$102 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (HK$152) | HK$351 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (HK$73) | HK$66 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (HK$18) | HK$29 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (HK$23) | HK$32 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (HK$34) | HK$15 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (HK$12) | HK$21 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (HK$47) | HK$165 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Malaysia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (HK$192) | HK$312 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (HK$69) | HK$201 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (HK$352) | HK$450 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (HK$214) | HK$536 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (HK$69) | HK$133 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (HK$22) | HK$41 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (HK$32) | HK$54 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (HK$3,577) | HK$3,000 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (HK$0.28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (HK$336) | HK$670 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (HK$30) | HK$71 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 906 prices entered by 205 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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