Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Hungary
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 23% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (1,301 Ft) | 3,413 Ft | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (1,460 Ft) | 2,497 Ft | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (722 Ft) | 969 Ft | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (596 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (724 Ft) | 1,142 Ft | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (495 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (2,058 Ft) | 2,136 Ft | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (852 Ft) | 543 Ft | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (362 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (852 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 132% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (5,208 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 145% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (429 Ft) | 638 Ft | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (276 Ft) | 394 Ft | - 30% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (267,319 Ft) | 346,882 Ft | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (150,058 Ft) | 255,163 Ft | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (19,454 Ft) | 54,044 Ft | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (165,438 Ft) | 215,230 Ft | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (106,170 Ft) | 200,626 Ft | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (18,068 Ft) | 33,551 Ft | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (8,087 Ft) | 5,316 Ft | + 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (73,691 Ft) | 126,233 Ft | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (53,039 Ft) | 37,403 Ft | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (1,381 Ft) | 4,900 Ft | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (2,662 Ft) | 3,830 Ft | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 20% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (17,686 Ft) | 27,804 Ft | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (11,795 Ft) | 12,238 Ft | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (25,153 Ft) | 29,735 Ft | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (23,634 Ft) | 37,726 Ft | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (11,616,746 Ft) | 10,249,600 Ft | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (156 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (4,172 Ft) | 9,647 Ft | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (830 Ft) | 3,160 Ft | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (1,930 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (6,497 Ft) | 20,303 Ft | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (3,068 Ft) | 2,403 Ft | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (911 Ft) | 1,128 Ft | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (1,041 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (658 Ft) | 850 Ft | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (464 Ft) | 1,147 Ft | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (2,108 Ft) | 4,753 Ft | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 11% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Malaysia | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (6,901 Ft) | 10,182 Ft | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (3,036 Ft) | 5,014 Ft | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,653 Ft | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (9,334 Ft) | 16,679 Ft | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (2,327 Ft) | 2,589 Ft | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,066 Ft) | 816 Ft | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (1,397 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (370,362 Ft) | 246,317 Ft | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (10 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (15,247 Ft) | 18,268 Ft | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (1,352 Ft) | 2,082 Ft | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Hungary
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