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Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Indonesia
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (Rp 62,456) | Rp 69,652 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (Rp 48,796) | Rp 49,012 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Rp 24,396) | Rp 30,274 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Rp 23,257) | Rp 19,307 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (Rp 25,745) | Rp 22,930 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.69 (Rp 16,018) | Rp 15,178 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Rp 71,843) | Rp 70,887 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Rp 32,891) | Rp 40,336 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.97 (Rp 13,557) | Rp 20,381 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Rp 37,824) | Rp 31,061 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM87 (Rp 295,858) | Rp 452,082 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.87 (Rp 13,220) | Rp 18,202 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (Rp 10,886) | Rp 15,610 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,237 (Rp 11,057,273) | Rp 15,003,400 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,782 (Rp 6,086,851) | Rp 8,496,820 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (Rp 749,947) | Rp 994,014 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,006 (Rp 6,851,447) | Rp 8,961,230 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,295 (Rp 4,424,351) | Rp 5,804,040 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM187 (Rp 639,213) | Rp 678,231 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM120 (Rp 409,561) | Rp 247,500 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,485 (Rp 5,072,581) | Rp 4,430,410 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM391 (Rp 1,336,862) | Rp 1,785,720 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Rp 64,536) | Rp 62,053 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (Rp 100,721) | Rp 64,195 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM253 (Rp 865,173) | Rp 693,255 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (Rp 508,139) | Rp 435,770 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM276 (Rp 943,996) | Rp 995,985 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM369 (Rp 1,258,636) | Rp 1,451,840 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM144,443 (Rp 493,346,683) | Rp 495,764,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (Rp 7,668) | Rp 9,223 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM113 (Rp 385,840) | Rp 414,327 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM20 (Rp 68,212) | Rp 30,248 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (Rp 97,401) | Rp 91,743 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (Rp 217,995) | Rp 388,150 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM19 (Rp 66,112) | Rp 43,144 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (Rp 33,191) | Rp 23,875 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Rp 53,172) | Rp 38,277 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (Rp 23,602) | Rp 15,996 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (Rp 23,394) | Rp 14,884 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM42 (Rp 141,793) | Rp 99,259 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM83 (Rp 282,579) | Rp 217,146 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (Rp 120,820) | Rp 99,435 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM202 (Rp 690,828) | Rp 964,594 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM165 (Rp 562,473) | Rp 528,401 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (Rp 112,798) | Rp 120,406 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (Rp 53,272) | Rp 48,425 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (Rp 73,859) | Rp 60,307 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,848 (Rp 6,311,865) | Rp 7,952,530 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.64 (Rp 2,199) | Rp 1,651 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM163 (Rp 556,575) | Rp 783,577 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Rp 59,168) | Rp 25,084 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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