- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (€3.36) | €13 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€2.99) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.47) | €4.49 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.48) | €1.29 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.53) | €3.88 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.42 (€0.93) | €2.18 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (€4.40) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.99) | €2.07 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.15 (€0.88) | €1.33 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.21) | €1.33 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (€16) | €8 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.05 (€0.86) | €1.94 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.17 (€0.67) | €1.24 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,973 (€628) | €1,299 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,687 (€357) | €881 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (€47) | €132 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,125 (€449) | €763 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,259 (€266) | €527 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM211 (€45) | €124 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (€27) | €23 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,560 (€330) | €392 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM443 (€94) | €113 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€4.04) | €4.48 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (€5.02) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (€52) | €85 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM143 (€30) | €33 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (€57) | €92 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM290 (€61) | €112 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,416 (€29,054) | €19,683 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (€0.48) | €1.52 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM132 (€28) | €36 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 59% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (€3.60) | €10 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM62 (€13) | €86 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (€4.21) | €5.09 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.33) | €3.59 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€3.06) | €2.95 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (€1.15) | €2.24 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (€1.14) | €2.00 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (€7) | €18 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (€16) | €33 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (€6) | €17 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM219 (€46) | €64 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM136 (€29) | €64 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€3.02) | €1.58 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (€3.83) | €4.97 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,893 (€400) | €458 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (€0.09) | €0.24 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (€33) | €57 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.63) | €5.31 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Italy
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