- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (₨286) | ₨371 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (₨248) | ₨266 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (₨144) | ₨145 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨124) | ₨51 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨112) | ₨70 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.35 (₨74) | ₨50 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (₨441) | ₨197 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨166) | ₨134 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.11 (₨70) | ₨25 | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨184) | ₨117 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM71 (₨1,214) | ₨799 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.04 (₨69) | ₨80 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.11 (₨53) | ₨32 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,878 (₨48,873) | ₨31,375 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,711 (₨29,059) | ₨20,875 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM236 (₨4,015) | ₨4,438 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,287 (₨38,844) | ₨25,715 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,246 (₨21,157) | ₨14,688 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM191 (₨3,241) | ₨3,752 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM135 (₨2,292) | ₨897 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,682 (₨28,572) | ₨34,563 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM500 (₨8,486) | ₨10,916 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (₨357) | ₨371 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 (₨378) | ₨571 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM244 (₨4,140) | ₨2,431 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (₨2,534) | ₨2,704 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (₨4,908) | ₨3,705 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM296 (₨5,026) | ₨2,927 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM145,600 (₨2,472,754) | ₨860,112 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (₨37) | ₨74 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (₨2,409) | ₨1,322 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (₨193) | ₨128 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (₨401) | ₨277 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM66 (₨1,122) | ₨1,208 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM24 (₨406) | ₨224 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (₨194) | ₨180 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (₨257) | ₨221 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.71 (₨80) | ₨143 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (₨122) | ₨70 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM31 (₨533) | ₨291 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM72 (₨1,224) | ₨1,163 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (₨492) | ₨461 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM191 (₨3,237) | ₨1,845 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM156 (₨2,649) | ₨1,960 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (₨476) | ₨677 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (₨253) | ₨188 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM21 (₨352) | ₨212 | + 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,203 (₨37,420) | ₨39,085 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.80 (₨14) | ₨59 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM166 (₨2,818) | ₨1,871 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨290) | ₨234 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 24% more expensive than in India
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