- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (₨296) | ₨421 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (₨259) | ₨266 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨130) | ₨143 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨125) | ₨52 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨130) | ₨72 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.67 (₨83) | ₨41 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (₨381) | ₨202 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨168) | ₨138 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.33 (₨77) | ₨25 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨187) | ₨120 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (₨1,234) | ₨819 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.17 (₨74) | ₨82 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (₨59) | ₨32 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,985 (₨52,801) | ₨31,052 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,673 (₨29,582) | ₨21,450 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM224 (₨3,966) | ₨4,341 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,096 (₨37,070) | ₨25,423 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,247 (₨22,059) | ₨15,781 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM198 (₨3,505) | ₨3,687 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM128 (₨2,259) | ₨840 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,611 (₨28,489) | ₨33,561 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM453 (₨8,011) | ₨10,390 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (₨334) | ₨379 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 (₨396) | ₨536 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (₨4,386) | ₨2,386 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (₨2,625) | ₨2,710 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (₨4,771) | ₨3,680 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM288 (₨5,100) | ₨2,903 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM138,710 (₨2,453,278) | ₨876,432 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (₨40) | ₨77 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (₨2,319) | ₨1,304 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (₨281) | ₨132 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM28 (₨498) | ₨290 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (₨1,114) | ₨1,525 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (₨352) | ₨251 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (₨193) | ₨176 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (₨256) | ₨223 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (₨96) | ₨135 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (₨97) | ₨69 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (₨584) | ₨322 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (₨1,293) | ₨1,209 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (₨537) | ₨471 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM266 (₨4,700) | ₨1,936 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM135 (₨2,389) | ₨1,816 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (₨569) | ₨622 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (₨255) | ₨191 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (₨329) | ₨205 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,921 (₨33,974) | ₨38,905 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (₨6) | ₨54 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM149 (₨2,631) | ₨1,870 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨304) | ₨248 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 36,759 prices entered by 5,208 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 20% more expensive than in India
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