- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.56) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€3.04) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.59) | €4.32 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.53) | €1.28 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.48) | €3.85 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.48 (€0.95) | €2.20 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (€5.01) | €6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€2.06) | €2.02 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.10 (€0.87) | €1.32 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.09) | €1.34 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM72 (€15) | €7 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.10 (€0.87) | €2.01 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.12 (€0.66) | €1.27 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,869 (€605) | €1,280 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,690 (€357) | €871 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (€48) | €127 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,139 (€451) | €788 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,206 (€254) | €550 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM197 (€42) | €128 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM132 (€28) | €23 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,687 (€356) | €390 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM484 (€102) | €113 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (€4.35) | €4.79 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM23 (€4.85) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM250 (€53) | €85 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM146 (€31) | €35 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM294 (€62) | €91 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM307 (€65) | €119 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,654 (€30,101) | €20,246 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (€0.47) | €1.49 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (€30) | €35 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (€3.30) | €9 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (€5.37) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (€14) | €83 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (€4.59) | €4.99 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.38) | €3.43 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.21) | €3.08 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.20 (€1.10) | €2.22 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.76 (€1.22) | €2.02 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (€7) | €19 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (€16) | €32 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (€6) | €17 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM198 (€42) | €68 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM138 (€29) | €63 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (€3.06) | €1.58 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (€4.15) | €4.98 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,011 (€424) | €479 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.38 (€0.08) | €0.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM166 (€35) | €59 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.60) | €5.28 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Italy
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