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Cost of living in Malaysia compared to India
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (₨310) | ₨386 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (₨242) | ₨255 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨121) | ₨143 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨114) | ₨52 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (₨128) | ₨71 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.69 (₨80) | ₨36 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (₨357) | ₨195 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨163) | ₨141 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.97 (₨67) | ₨25 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨188) | ₨121 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM87 (₨1,470) | ₨859 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.87 (₨66) | ₨82 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (₨54) | ₨33 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,248 (₨55,119) | ₨30,869 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,782 (₨30,244) | ₨20,677 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (₨3,726) | ₨4,250 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,006 (₨34,043) | ₨23,657 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,295 (₨21,984) | ₨15,194 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM187 (₨3,176) | ₨4,591 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM120 (₨2,035) | ₨910 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,485 (₨25,205) | ₨34,312 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM391 (₨6,643) | ₨11,460 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (₨321) | ₨426 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (₨500) | ₨555 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM253 (₨4,299) | ₨2,422 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (₨2,525) | ₨2,935 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM276 (₨4,691) | ₨4,088 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM369 (₨6,254) | ₨3,316 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM144,443 (₨2,451,339) | ₨870,351 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (₨38) | ₨79 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM113 (₨1,917) | ₨1,286 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM20 (₨339) | ₨152 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (₨484) | ₨315 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (₨1,083) | ₨1,141 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM19 (₨328) | ₨276 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (₨165) | ₨182 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (₨264) | ₨224 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (₨117) | ₨125 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (₨116) | ₨71 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM42 (₨705) | ₨289 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM83 (₨1,404) | ₨1,205 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (₨600) | ₨500 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM202 (₨3,433) | ₨2,132 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM165 (₨2,795) | ₨1,825 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (₨560) | ₨863 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (₨265) | ₨214 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (₨367) | ₨229 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,848 (₨31,362) | ₨37,379 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.64 (₨11) | ₨50 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM163 (₨2,766) | ₨2,303 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨294) | ₨257 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 17% more expensive than in India
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