Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 48% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (€2.90) | €16 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (€3.69) | €9 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.77) | €5.33 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.50) | €1.28 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (€2.59) | €4.06 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (€1.32) | €3.27 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (€5.06) | €5.65 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€2.30) | €2.35 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.60 (€1.01) | €1.39 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.75) | €2.93 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (€17) | €12 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.38 (€0.96) | €2.78 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.40 (€0.75) | €1.44 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 70% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,826 (€622) | €2,467 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,097 (€461) | €1,987 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM243 (€54) | €208 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,777 (€391) | €1,850 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,133 (€249) | €1,412 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM231 (€51) | €166 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM112 (€25) | €44 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,802 (€616) | €444 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM478 (€105) | €92 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM30 (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM33 (€7) | €17 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM217 (€48) | €73 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM115 (€25) | €37 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM285 (€63) | €82 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM245 (€54) | €98 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM161,394 (€35,498) | €30,391 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (€0.46) | €1.92 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM89 (€19) | €107 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (€2.06) | €5.22 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (€3.41) | €27 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM109 (€24) | €59 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (€5.79) | €4.73 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.38) | €3.81 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.22) | €5.88 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM10 (€2.27) | €2.72 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.64) | €2.90 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (€6) | €19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Malaysia | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM144 (€32) | €45 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (€45) | €94 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM90 (€20) | €74 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM101 (€22) | €14 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (€2.67) | €3.98 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (€3.31) | €7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (€472) | €558 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.29 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (€34) | €39 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.95) | €15 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Ireland
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