- 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 | RM16 (€3.46) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€3.07) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.49) | €4.51 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.43) | €1.29 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.48) | €3.66 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.48 (€0.96) | €2.07 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (€4.70) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€2.00) | €1.95 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.04 (€0.86) | €1.20 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.28) | €1.36 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (€16) | €8 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.96 (€0.85) | €1.90 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.11 (€0.67) | €1.10 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,055 (€653) | €1,322 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,676 (€358) | €893 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (€47) | €134 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,871 (€400) | €809 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,202 (€257) | €547 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (€37) | €101 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM124 (€26) | €24 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,588 (€340) | €368 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM425 (€91) | €110 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.96) | €4.41 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (€5.11) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (€51) | €81 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (€32) | €34 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (€58) | €96 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (€64) | €122 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,472 (€29,394) | €21,830 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (€0.48) | €1.54 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM130 (€28) | €35 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 56% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (€3.80) | €9 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM31 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (€13) | €85 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (€4.67) | €5.20 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (€2.07) | €3.57 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.96) | €3.34 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.81 (€1.24) | €2.11 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.45 (€1.17) | €2.02 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (€17) | €35 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM225 (€48) | €71 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM146 (€31) | €68 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (€3.13) | €1.63 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (€3.64) | €5.21 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,836 (€393) | €454 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.59 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM153 (€33) | €65 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.70) | €5.37 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Italy
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