Cost of living in Malaysia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (₨349) | ₨374 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (₨265) | ₨278 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₨151) | ₨138 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (₨113) | ₨51 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (₨138) | ₨71 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.46 (₨78) | ₨36 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (₨376) | ₨212 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨171) | ₨134 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.51 (₨78) | ₨28 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨187) | ₨127 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM75 (₨1,303) | ₨799 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.92 (₨68) | ₨84 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.47 (₨60) | ₨35 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,335 (₨57,934) | ₨32,341 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,746 (₨30,323) | ₨19,833 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (₨3,934) | ₨4,330 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,906 (₨33,114) | ₨22,135 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,165 (₨20,241) | ₨13,235 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM160 (₨2,772) | ₨3,267 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM109 (₨1,893) | ₨734 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,319 (₨22,908) | ₨29,901 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM536 (₨9,315) | ₨10,367 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (₨351) | ₨378 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM26 (₨448) | ₨361 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM262 (₨4,546) | ₨2,385 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (₨2,785) | ₨2,611 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM298 (₨5,179) | ₨3,751 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM320 (₨5,562) | ₨2,705 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM155,825 (₨2,706,936) | ₨934,217 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.26 (₨39) | ₨75 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM96 (₨1,659) | ₨1,170 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (₨244) | ₨98 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (₨395) | ₨200 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (₨1,166) | ₨917 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM22 (₨376) | ₨245 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (₨219) | ₨176 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (₨275) | ₨234 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (₨127) | ₨147 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (₨136) | ₨69 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (₨559) | ₨233 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM86 (₨1,495) | ₨1,246 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM37 (₨634) | ₨475 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM239 (₨4,152) | ₨1,736 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM181 (₨3,137) | ₨1,930 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (₨578) | ₨678 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (₨249) | ₨219 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (₨387) | ₨200 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,865 (₨32,404) | ₨33,946 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.30 (₨5.25) | ₨2.10 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM170 (₨2,954) | ₨1,782 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨298) | ₨259 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,104 prices entered by 2,567 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 44% more expensive than in India
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