- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.60) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€3.11) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.67) | €4.30 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.55) | €1.29 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.44) | €3.76 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.55 (€0.98) | €2.18 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (€5.23) | €6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€2.10) | €2.04 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.21 (€0.90) | €1.35 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.16) | €1.30 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (€16) | €7 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.15 (€0.89) | €2.05 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.12 (€0.67) | €1.23 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,943 (€632) | €1,342 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,689 (€362) | €893 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM229 (€49) | €121 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,275 (€488) | €799 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,220 (€262) | €563 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM186 (€40) | €117 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM135 (€29) | €23 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,731 (€372) | €375 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM511 (€110) | €115 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (€4.44) | €4.56 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM23 (€4.94) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM253 (€54) | €85 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM152 (€33) | €34 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM297 (€64) | €92 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (€65) | €119 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 5% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM144,185 (€30,941) | €20,094 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (€0.47) | €1.49 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM146 (€31) | €35 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 60% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (€3.12) | €9 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM22 (€4.77) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (€14) | €82 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (€4.86) | €4.85 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.33) | €3.43 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.13) | €3.52 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.95 (€1.06) | €2.18 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (€1.34) | €1.95 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (€7) | €19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM74 (€16) | €32 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (€6) | €17 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM198 (€43) | €67 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM135 (€29) | €64 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (€6) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€3.06) | €1.55 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (€4.22) | €4.95 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,062 (€442) | €480 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.74 (€0.16) | €0.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM173 (€37) | €60 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.68) | €5.26 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Italy
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