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Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (€4.27) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€3.10) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.73) | €4.72 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.41) | €1.13 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.74) | €3.29 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.98 (€1.08) | €2.45 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (€4.71) | €5.08 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€2.11) | €2.23 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.33 (€0.94) | €1.11 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.46) | €2.41 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM84 (€18) | €13 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.90 (€0.85) | €2.41 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (€0.72) | €1.40 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 66% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,321 (€723) | €2,206 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,824 (€397) | €1,715 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM258 (€56) | €146 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,062 (€449) | €1,543 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,269 (€276) | €1,128 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM166 (€36) | €121 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM108 (€24) | €41 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,567 (€341) | €479 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM423 (€92) | €110 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (€4.29) | €8 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM30 (€7) | €13 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM251 (€55) | €84 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM147 (€32) | €35 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM302 (€66) | €87 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM385 (€84) | €100 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 56% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM150,366 (€32,727) | €24,422 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.24 (€0.49) | €1.44 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM103 (€23) | €110 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (€3.84) | €6 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM30 (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (€14) | €58 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (€4.43) | €5.52 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€2.18) | €3.61 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (€3.52) | €4.68 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (€1.65) | €2.06 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.57) | €2.49 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM42 (€9) | €15 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (€20) | €40 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (€8) | €22 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM207 (€45) | €79 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM188 (€41) | €71 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (€8) | €11 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (€3.40) | €3.50 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM23 (€5.02) | €5.96 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,885 (€410) | €410 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.51 (€0.11) | €0.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM175 (€38) | €42 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.82) | €12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,207 prices entered by 800 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 53% cheaper than in Ireland
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