- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (Rp 60,851) | Rp 69,529 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (Rp 52,504) | Rp 49,729 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Rp 25,756) | Rp 28,038 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Rp 25,260) | Rp 19,278 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Rp 25,298) | Rp 26,124 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.56 (Rp 16,208) | Rp 13,411 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (Rp 80,861) | Rp 59,175 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Rp 34,319) | Rp 35,081 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.16 (Rp 14,780) | Rp 16,371 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Rp 37,836) | Rp 32,071 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (Rp 248,466) | Rp 346,821 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.14 (Rp 14,719) | Rp 19,175 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.21 (Rp 11,415) | Rp 16,880 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,882 (Rp 10,242,971) | Rp 12,398,000 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,642 (Rp 5,834,967) | Rp 9,318,540 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (Rp 804,878) | Rp 997,653 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,068 (Rp 7,348,604) | Rp 8,407,480 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,242 (Rp 4,411,913) | Rp 4,987,280 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM200 (Rp 712,138) | Rp 669,432 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM131 (Rp 465,907) | Rp 292,258 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,694 (Rp 6,021,284) | Rp 4,627,430 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM472 (Rp 1,678,795) | Rp 1,733,390 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (Rp 71,594) | Rp 50,567 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (Rp 85,176) | Rp 50,809 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM265 (Rp 941,153) | Rp 566,455 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM153 (Rp 542,772) | Rp 377,488 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (Rp 1,025,466) | Rp 1,000,120 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (Rp 1,069,350) | Rp 920,387 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM140,805 (Rp 500,370,002) | Rp 435,781,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (Rp 7,987) | Rp 8,767 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM136 (Rp 484,993) | Rp 315,058 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (Rp 57,140) | Rp 18,285 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (Rp 90,346) | Rp 73,114 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (Rp 230,039) | Rp 334,309 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (Rp 78,283) | Rp 35,210 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Rp 39,285) | Rp 21,529 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (Rp 53,336) | Rp 32,799 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.10 (Rp 18,109) | Rp 11,978 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (Rp 19,561) | Rp 12,834 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (Rp 121,225) | Rp 85,219 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (Rp 285,441) | Rp 209,300 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (Rp 109,085) | Rp 99,268 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM240 (Rp 853,285) | Rp 384,783 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM134 (Rp 475,136) | Rp 510,262 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (Rp 114,847) | Rp 124,711 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (Rp 51,765) | Rp 47,777 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (Rp 69,652) | Rp 57,951 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,000 (Rp 7,108,307) | Rp 8,197,890 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.36 (Rp 1,279) | Rp 1,640 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (Rp 560,992) | Rp 581,167 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Rp 60,567) | Rp 23,134 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia
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