- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (₨285) | ₨381 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (₨246) | ₨267 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (₨132) | ₨144 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨123) | ₨51 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨117) | ₨71 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.55 (₨77) | ₨45 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (₨401) | ₨196 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨166) | ₨135 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.10 (₨70) | ₨25 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (₨171) | ₨118 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM71 (₨1,200) | ₨804 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.10 (₨70) | ₨80 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.08 (₨52) | ₨31 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,968 (₨50,360) | ₨31,110 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,695 (₨28,769) | ₨20,962 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM223 (₨3,776) | ₨4,329 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,139 (₨36,300) | ₨24,209 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,193 (₨20,243) | ₨14,586 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM194 (₨3,292) | ₨3,914 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM131 (₨2,225) | ₨881 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,687 (₨28,618) | ₨34,129 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM484 (₨8,215) | ₨10,466 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (₨360) | ₨381 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (₨406) | ₨533 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM249 (₨4,217) | ₨2,430 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM150 (₨2,546) | ₨2,780 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (₨5,021) | ₨3,675 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM309 (₨5,240) | ₨2,920 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,714 (₨2,421,644) | ₨863,418 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (₨38) | ₨75 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM141 (₨2,397) | ₨1,298 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (₨265) | ₨113 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (₨403) | ₨284 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (₨1,107) | ₨1,349 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (₨369) | ₨233 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (₨191) | ₨174 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (₨257) | ₨215 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.20 (₨88) | ₨136 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (₨98) | ₨69 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (₨579) | ₨272 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (₨1,299) | ₨1,132 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (₨505) | ₨464 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM198 (₨3,359) | ₨1,795 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM138 (₨2,345) | ₨1,805 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (₨532) | ₨663 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (₨246) | ₨182 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (₨334) | ₨202 | + 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,019 (₨34,254) | ₨38,910 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.38 (₨7) | ₨34 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM166 (₨2,816) | ₨1,846 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨290) | ₨239 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 36,795 prices entered by 5,353 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 26% more expensive than in India
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