- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (Rp 59,307) | Rp 62,992 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (Rp 50,482) | Rp 48,824 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Rp 27,461) | Rp 27,633 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Rp 25,535) | Rp 19,745 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Rp 23,726) | Rp 26,280 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.53 (Rp 15,833) | Rp 13,533 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (Rp 83,228) | Rp 61,924 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Rp 33,244) | Rp 34,630 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.10 (Rp 14,331) | Rp 16,451 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (Rp 34,938) | Rp 30,562 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM72 (Rp 251,475) | Rp 356,333 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.10 (Rp 14,332) | Rp 20,180 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.08 (Rp 10,761) | Rp 17,492 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,031 (Rp 10,594,745) | Rp 11,249,000 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,719 (Rp 6,008,567) | Rp 7,688,170 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (Rp 788,476) | Rp 1,007,260 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,286 (Rp 7,990,087) | Rp 7,616,400 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,247 (Rp 4,358,960) | Rp 4,340,040 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM191 (Rp 667,330) | Rp 715,437 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM133 (Rp 463,571) | Rp 295,307 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,699 (Rp 5,940,401) | Rp 4,322,790 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM489 (Rp 1,710,131) | Rp 1,656,990 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (Rp 74,225) | Rp 49,190 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM23 (Rp 81,702) | Rp 49,438 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM254 (Rp 888,669) | Rp 568,129 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (Rp 519,128) | Rp 403,776 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM299 (Rp 1,045,712) | Rp 1,024,120 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM297 (Rp 1,039,249) | Rp 990,501 | + 5% | |
| 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 | RM141,949 (Rp 496,206,809) | Rp 435,412,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.22 (Rp 7,744) | Rp 8,748 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM141 (Rp 494,452) | Rp 308,812 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (Rp 54,560) | Rp 18,653 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (Rp 83,032) | Rp 71,789 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (Rp 228,277) | Rp 313,840 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (Rp 79,145) | Rp 35,874 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Rp 39,269) | Rp 21,218 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (Rp 53,637) | Rp 29,309 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.96 (Rp 17,349) | Rp 11,799 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.83 (Rp 20,374) | Rp 12,339 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (Rp 119,337) | Rp 90,506 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (Rp 263,065) | Rp 218,454 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (Rp 105,142) | Rp 97,137 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM191 (Rp 668,180) | Rp 381,034 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM133 (Rp 466,263) | Rp 467,437 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (Rp 101,912) | Rp 133,332 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Rp 50,653) | Rp 48,672 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (Rp 69,343) | Rp 59,591 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,039 (Rp 7,128,509) | Rp 7,986,280 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.38 (Rp 1,340) | Rp 1,629 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM168 (Rp 587,772) | Rp 573,489 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Rp 60,275) | Rp 23,010 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia
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