- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (₨280) | ₨420 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (₨247) | ₨267 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨118) | ₨142 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨119) | ₨52 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨124) | ₨71 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.52 (₨78) | ₨39 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (₨378) | ₨201 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (₨163) | ₨139 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.95 (₨68) | ₨25 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (₨178) | ₨122 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM78 (₨1,334) | ₨830 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.99 (₨69) | ₨82 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.12 (₨54) | ₨33 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,070 (₨52,818) | ₨30,880 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,712 (₨29,461) | ₨21,220 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM222 (₨3,828) | ₨4,520 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,982 (₨34,105) | ₨24,691 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,225 (₨21,081) | ₨15,583 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (₨2,956) | ₨3,830 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM127 (₨2,177) | ₨824 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,613 (₨27,748) | ₨33,684 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM438 (₨7,532) | ₨10,650 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (₨329) | ₨380 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (₨417) | ₨551 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (₨4,254) | ₨2,411 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (₨2,561) | ₨2,667 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM278 (₨4,786) | ₨3,749 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (₨5,166) | ₨2,910 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM134,428 (₨2,312,738) | ₨878,319 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.24 (₨39) | ₨78 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM137 (₨2,361) | ₨1,347 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (₨306) | ₨137 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (₨493) | ₨285 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (₨1,081) | ₨1,553 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM21 (₨359) | ₨257 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (₨168) | ₨178 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (₨243) | ₨225 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.55 (₨95) | ₨135 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.31 (₨91) | ₨72 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (₨583) | ₨277 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (₨1,325) | ₨1,190 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (₨536) | ₨472 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM227 (₨3,906) | ₨1,972 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 (₨2,469) | ₨1,765 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (₨541) | ₨618 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (₨249) | ₨195 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (₨297) | ₨208 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,822 (₨31,346) | ₨38,823 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.55 (₨9) | ₨58 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM155 (₨2,665) | ₨1,881 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨298) | ₨252 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,898 prices entered by 5,021 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 16% more expensive than in India
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