Cost of living in Malaysia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (₨240) | ₨330 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (₨300) | ₨293 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (₨140) | ₨163 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨121) | ₨54 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (₨162) | ₨82 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.82 (₨103) | ₨42 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (₨408) | ₨216 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (₨188) | ₨152 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.40 (₨78) | ₨29 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (₨215) | ₨149 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (₨1,340) | ₨767 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.04 (₨89) | ₨87 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (₨61) | ₨35 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,964 (₨52,546) | ₨31,400 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,132 (₨37,793) | ₨20,122 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM242 (₨4,285) | ₨4,477 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,877 (₨33,272) | ₨22,933 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,177 (₨20,863) | ₨14,192 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM231 (₨4,102) | ₨3,664 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM110 (₨1,946) | ₨511 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,231 (₨39,560) | ₨29,219 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM344 (₨6,107) | ₨12,383 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (₨429) | ₨416 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (₨378) | ₨320 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM217 (₨3,849) | ₨2,328 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM132 (₨2,332) | ₨2,564 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (₨4,953) | ₨3,571 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM245 (₨4,341) | ₨3,002 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,268 (₨2,788,395) | ₨980,422 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (₨39) | ₨108 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM92 (₨1,632) | ₨1,414 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (₨274) | ₨140 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (₨355) | ₨303 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (₨1,396) | ₨1,443 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (₨466) | ₨402 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (₨173) | ₨190 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (₨210) | ₨248 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (₨132) | ₨152 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (₨108) | ₨72 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM48 (₨847) | ₨373 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM143 (₨2,540) | ₨1,357 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (₨601) | ₨595 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (₨3,656) | ₨1,516 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM100 (₨1,773) | ₨2,086 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM101 (₨1,791) | ₨594 | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (₨215) | ₨229 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (₨270) | ₨175 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,097 (₨37,185) | ₨46,652 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (₨4.20) | ₨1.29 | + 227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (₨2,722) | ₨1,530 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (₨314) | ₨237 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 38% more expensive than in India
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