Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (€2.94) | €18 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (€3.68) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.72) | €4.67 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.48) | €1.29 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.99) | €3.50 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.96 (€1.30) | €2.44 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (€5.00) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.31) | €2.20 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.40 (€0.96) | €1.59 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.64) | €1.30 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (€16) | €7 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.04 (€1.10) | €1.85 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (€0.75) | €1.41 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,008 (€654) | €1,439 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,132 (€464) | €947 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM271 (€59) | €200 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,877 (€408) | €863 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,177 (€256) | €615 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM231 (€50) | €147 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM110 (€24) | €26 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,231 (€485) | €359 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM344 (€75) | €144 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (€5.27) | €4.73 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (€4.64) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM217 (€47) | €75 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM132 (€29) | €34 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (€61) | €87 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM245 (€53) | €117 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,268 (€34,219) | €25,487 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (€0.47) | €1.83 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM92 (€20) | €36 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (€3.37) | €10 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (€4.35) | €8 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (€17) | €66 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (€5.72) | €5.37 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€2.13) | €3.12 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (€2.57) | €2.73 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (€1.62) | €1.99 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (€1.33) | €1.63 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM48 (€10) | €18 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM143 (€31) | €38 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (€7) | €17 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (€45) | €56 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM110 (€24) | €66 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM101 (€22) | €10 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (€2.64) | €1.66 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (€3.31) | €5.22 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,097 (€456) | €581 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.19 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (€33) | €49 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.75) | €5.83 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Italy
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