Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Italy
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (€4.05) | €18 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (€3.55) | €10 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (€1.94) | €5.31 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.50) | €1.33 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.86) | €3.75 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (€1.60) | €2.92 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (€4.38) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.22) | €2.22 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.89 (€1.00) | €1.60 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (€2.65) | €1.34 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM33 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.54 (€0.92) | €1.94 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (€0.67) | €1.35 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,024 (€616) | €1,241 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,823 (€371) | €919 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM255 (€52) | €167 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,078 (€423) | €849 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,297 (€264) | €709 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM973 (€198) | €99 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM75 (€15) | €23 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,119 (€432) | €275 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM674 (€137) | €117 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (€5.05) | €6 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM243 (€50) | €79 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM85 (€17) | €37 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM407 (€83) | €96 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM877 (€179) | €98 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,544 (€32,496) | €25,654 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.08 (€0.42) | €1.84 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM50 (€10) | €36 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (€1.90) | €8 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM17 (€3.52) | €12 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (€13) | €92 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.16) | €4.14 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.84) | €3.18 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (€4.14) | €2.03 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.41) | €2.38 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (€5.90) | €20 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM127 (€26) | €40 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM44 (€9) | €17 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (€43) | €74 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM186 (€38) | €82 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM46 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (€3.62) | €1.92 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (€4.53) | €4.92 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (€437) | €763 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.29 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM222 (€45) | €60 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.74) | €5.47 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Italy
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