- 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 61,078) | Rp 68,372 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (Rp 53,457) | Rp 50,591 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Rp 26,893) | Rp 30,696 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Rp 25,763) | Rp 19,264 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Rp 26,743) | Rp 24,795 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.67 (Rp 17,024) | Rp 16,420 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (Rp 78,627) | Rp 64,868 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Rp 34,715) | Rp 37,265 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.33 (Rp 15,807) | Rp 18,440 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Rp 38,572) | Rp 33,069 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (Rp 254,663) | Rp 361,213 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.17 (Rp 15,215) | Rp 19,481 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (Rp 12,089) | Rp 16,332 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,985 (Rp 10,892,872) | Rp 13,512,000 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,673 (Rp 6,102,876) | Rp 9,677,710 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM224 (Rp 818,104) | Rp 910,541 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,096 (Rp 7,647,559) | Rp 8,553,620 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,247 (Rp 4,550,713) | Rp 4,943,740 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM198 (Rp 723,004) | Rp 619,505 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM128 (Rp 466,017) | Rp 286,456 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,611 (Rp 5,877,203) | Rp 4,860,720 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM453 (Rp 1,652,696) | Rp 1,787,010 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Rp 68,950) | Rp 57,896 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM22 (Rp 81,680) | Rp 53,383 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (Rp 904,914) | Rp 615,926 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (Rp 541,641) | Rp 396,749 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (Rp 984,190) | Rp 985,302 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM288 (Rp 1,052,143) | Rp 828,783 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM138,710 (Rp 506,113,160) | Rp 468,850,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (Rp 8,210) | Rp 8,840 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (Rp 478,441) | Rp 381,291 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (Rp 57,929) | Rp 24,249 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM28 (Rp 102,744) | Rp 88,999 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (Rp 229,915) | Rp 343,185 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (Rp 72,583) | Rp 45,191 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Rp 39,861) | Rp 23,207 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Rp 52,838) | Rp 33,156 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (Rp 19,764) | Rp 14,080 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (Rp 20,061) | Rp 13,618 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (Rp 120,523) | Rp 92,397 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (Rp 266,667) | Rp 216,823 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (Rp 110,726) | Rp 99,481 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM266 (Rp 969,522) | Rp 375,594 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM135 (Rp 492,784) | Rp 505,534 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (Rp 117,397) | Rp 133,066 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Rp 52,590) | Rp 46,352 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (Rp 67,914) | Rp 56,412 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,921 (Rp 7,008,815) | Rp 7,924,190 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.39 (Rp 1,432) | Rp 1,617 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM149 (Rp 542,688) | Rp 565,576 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Rp 62,614) | Rp 24,385 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia
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