Cost of living in Malaysia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (₨366) | ₨343 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (₨290) | ₨292 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (₨150) | ₨141 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨117) | ₨52 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨131) | ₨75 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.78 (₨85) | ₨37 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (₨521) | ₨233 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (₨165) | ₨150 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (₨63) | ₨32 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨203) | ₨137 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (₨1,568) | ₨716 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (₨73) | ₨86 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (₨57) | ₨35 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,319 (₨59,110) | ₨33,209 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,755 (₨31,251) | ₨20,109 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (₨5,120) | ₨4,391 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,263 (₨40,309) | ₨18,247 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,385 (₨24,666) | ₨11,868 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (₨3,489) | ₨3,639 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM98 (₨1,751) | ₨712 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,610 (₨28,676) | ₨29,927 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM488 (₨8,690) | ₨10,869 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (₨371) | ₨398 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (₨557) | ₨220 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM227 (₨4,045) | ₨2,376 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (₨2,713) | ₨2,495 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (₨4,811) | ₨3,665 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (₨5,310) | ₨2,737 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,513 (₨2,751,676) | ₨943,208 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.98 (₨35) | ₨83 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM87 (₨1,548) | ₨1,167 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (₨276) | ₨99 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (₨285) | ₨216 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM73 (₨1,297) | ₨630 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (₨367) | ₨319 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (₨225) | ₨170 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (₨278) | ₨260 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (₨91) | ₨139 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (₨152) | ₨72 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM45 (₨797) | ₨216 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (₨1,501) | ₨1,196 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (₨641) | ₨478 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (₨4,595) | ₨1,591 | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (₨3,492) | ₨1,484 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (₨567) | ₨517 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (₨281) | ₨180 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (₨362) | ₨187 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,919 (₨34,183) | ₨38,405 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (₨8) | ₨5.46 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (₨2,770) | ₨1,487 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨309) | ₨273 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,172 prices entered by 1,910 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 49% more expensive than in India
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