Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 23% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (1,318 Ft) | 3,378 Ft | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (1,423 Ft) | 2,531 Ft | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (718 Ft) | 944 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (591 Ft) | 475 Ft | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (763 Ft) | 1,184 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (487 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (2,099 Ft) | 2,289 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (919 Ft) | 540 Ft | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.73 (364 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (955 Ft) | 364 Ft | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (5,084 Ft) | 2,702 Ft | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.72 (363 Ft) | 631 Ft | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.69 (284 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 8% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,011 (308,468 Ft) | 374,676 Ft | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,283 (175,609 Ft) | 256,811 Ft | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (19,556 Ft) | 52,449 Ft | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,402 (184,706 Ft) | 206,062 Ft | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,376 (105,826 Ft) | 163,942 Ft | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM863 (66,382 Ft) | 33,721 Ft | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (8,555 Ft) | 4,635 Ft | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (144,252 Ft) | 120,602 Ft | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (69,786 Ft) | 36,887 Ft | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (2,520 Ft) | 3,871 Ft | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (2,792 Ft) | 3,048 Ft | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 20% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (17,169 Ft) | 28,271 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM142 (10,905 Ft) | 11,305 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM318 (24,492 Ft) | 29,548 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (24,116 Ft) | 35,591 Ft | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,122 (11,698,828 Ft) | 9,771,450 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (159 Ft) | 634 Ft | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (3,935 Ft) | 9,641 Ft | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (730 Ft) | 3,052 Ft | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (1,606 Ft) | 3,588 Ft | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (7,006 Ft) | 20,345 Ft | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (3,384 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (817 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (1,071 Ft) | 1,177 Ft | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (1,564 Ft) | 823 Ft | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (532 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (2,167 Ft) | 4,605 Ft | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (8,870 Ft) | 10,424 Ft | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (3,182 Ft) | 4,970 Ft | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (16,245 Ft) | 17,362 Ft | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (9,883 Ft) | 18,478 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (3,167 Ft) | 2,957 Ft | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (1,027 Ft) | 940 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (1,482 Ft) | 752 Ft | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (164,951 Ft) | 289,013 Ft | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (13 Ft) | 35 Ft | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (15,494 Ft) | 18,447 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (1,382 Ft) | 2,041 Ft | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 23% cheaper than in Hungary
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