- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (₨293) | ₨386 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (₨252) | ₨267 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨124) | ₨144 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨121) | ₨51 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨121) | ₨71 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (₨78) | ₨42 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (₨391) | ₨196 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨166) | ₨136 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.16 (₨71) | ₨24 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨182) | ₨119 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (₨1,193) | ₨816 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.14 (₨71) | ₨81 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.21 (₨55) | ₨31 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,875 (₨49,048) | ₨31,019 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,635 (₨27,900) | ₨21,062 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (₨3,864) | ₨4,345 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,065 (₨35,235) | ₨25,474 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,230 (₨20,993) | ₨14,705 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM200 (₨3,419) | ₨3,762 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM131 (₨2,239) | ₨864 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,694 (₨28,908) | ₨34,016 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM472 (₨8,060) | ₨10,383 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (₨344) | ₨389 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (₨409) | ₨498 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM265 (₨4,518) | ₨2,426 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM153 (₨2,606) | ₨2,757 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (₨4,923) | ₨3,719 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (₨5,134) | ₨2,934 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM140,470 (₨2,396,515) | ₨858,204 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (₨38) | ₨76 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM137 (₨2,329) | ₨1,287 | + 81% | |
| 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 (₨274) | ₨116 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (₨434) | ₨289 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (₨1,104) | ₨1,375 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (₨376) | ₨238 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (₨189) | ₨181 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (₨256) | ₨221 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.10 (₨87) | ₨136 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (₨94) | ₨68 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (₨582) | ₨273 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (₨1,370) | ₨1,195 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (₨524) | ₨466 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM240 (₨4,097) | ₨1,803 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM134 (₨2,281) | ₨1,824 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (₨551) | ₨643 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (₨249) | ₨189 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (₨334) | ₨204 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,000 (₨34,126) | ₨38,632 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (₨6) | ₨29 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (₨2,693) | ₨1,875 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨291) | ₨246 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 27% more expensive than in India
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