Cost of living in Malaysia compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (₨299) | ₨417 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (₨335) | ₨340 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₨166) | ₨168 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (₨137) | ₨60 | + 129% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (₨166) | ₨87 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (₨114) | ₨47 | + 140% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (₨473) | ₨243 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (₨196) | ₨182 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (₨83) | ₨32 | + 162% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨196) | ₨155 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (₨1,196) | ₨905 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (₨99) | ₨88 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (₨63) | ₨39 | + 62% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (₨61,413) | ₨46,457 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (₨34,474) | ₨26,696 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (₨4,469) | ₨4,673 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (₨38,007) | ₨26,601 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (₨24,391) | ₨14,895 | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (₨4,151) | ₨4,065 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (₨1,858) | ₨595 | + 212% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (₨16,929) | ₨29,913 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (₨12,185) | ₨10,503 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (₨317) | ₨455 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (₨612) | ₨647 | - 5% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (₨4,063) | ₨2,412 | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (₨2,710) | ₨2,912 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (₨5,779) | ₨4,109 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (₨5,430) | ₨2,950 | + 84% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (₨2,668,770) | ₨1,910,150 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (₨36) | ₨102 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (₨958) | ₨1,062 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (₨191) | ₨140 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (₨443) | ₨241 | + 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (₨1,493) | ₨953 | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (₨705) | ₨386 | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (₨209) | ₨200 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (₨239) | ₨294 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (₨151) | ₨155 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (₨107) | ₨86 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (₨484) | ₨275 | + 76% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (₨1,585) | ₨1,451 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (₨697) | ₨688 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,587 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (₨2,144) | ₨2,125 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (₨535) | ₨625 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (₨245) | ₨191 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (₨321) | ₨178 | + 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (₨85,085) | ₨47,373 | + 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (₨2.34) | ₨1.67 | + 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (₨3,503) | ₨1,611 | + 117% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (₨311) | ₨289 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 20% more expensive than in India
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