Cost of living in Malaysia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (₨302) | ₨384 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (₨326) | ₨353 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₨164) | ₨173 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (₨135) | ₨58 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (₨175) | ₨83 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (₨111) | ₨46 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (₨480) | ₨262 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (₨210) | ₨166 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.73 (₨83) | ₨31 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (₨219) | ₨174 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (₨1,164) | ₨796 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.72 (₨83) | ₨98 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.69 (₨65) | ₨40 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,011 (₨70,617) | ₨54,213 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,283 (₨40,202) | ₨33,306 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (₨4,477) | ₨4,679 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,402 (₨42,285) | ₨33,154 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,376 (₨24,227) | ₨18,976 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM863 (₨15,197) | ₨5,231 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (₨1,959) | ₨646 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (₨33,023) | ₨31,253 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (₨15,976) | ₨11,916 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (₨577) | ₨571 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (₨639) | ₨578 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (₨3,931) | ₨2,290 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM142 (₨2,496) | ₨2,801 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM318 (₨5,607) | ₨4,377 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (₨5,521) | ₨3,238 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM150,880 (₨2,656,341) | ₨1,723,340 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (₨36) | ₨105 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (₨901) | ₨910 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (₨167) | ₨155 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (₨368) | ₨289 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (₨1,604) | ₨924 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (₨775) | ₨381 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (₨187) | ₨204 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (₨245) | ₨288 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (₨358) | ₨178 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (₨122) | ₨94 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (₨496) | ₨323 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Malaysia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (₨2,030) | ₨1,414 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (₨728) | ₨624 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (₨3,719) | ₨1,372 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (₨2,262) | ₨1,861 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (₨725) | ₨817 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (₨235) | ₨216 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (₨339) | ₨179 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (₨37,762) | ₨53,125 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (₨2.93) | ₨1.26 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (₨3,547) | ₨1,478 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (₨316) | ₨286 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 22% more expensive than in India
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