- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.44) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (€3.00) | €8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.53) | €4.42 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.46) | €1.28 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.45) | €3.92 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.42 (€0.91) | €2.21 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (€4.68) | €6 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€1.95) | €2.07 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.09 (€0.84) | €1.38 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.19) | €1.40 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (€14) | €7 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.13 (€0.85) | €1.97 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.26 (€0.67) | €1.26 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,865 (€589) | €1,274 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,641 (€337) | €871 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM222 (€46) | €130 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,034 (€418) | €787 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,229 (€253) | €543 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM197 (€40) | €124 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM128 (€26) | €23 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,556 (€320) | €390 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM453 (€93) | €110 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (€3.84) | €4.62 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (€4.36) | €10 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM255 (€52) | €86 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM144 (€30) | €34 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM274 (€56) | €91 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (€61) | €115 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM135,714 (€27,897) | €20,219 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.26 (€0.47) | €1.51 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM134 (€27) | €36 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 60% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (€3.31) | €9 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (€5.23) | €10 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (€13) | €81 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (€4.53) | €5.29 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.27) | €3.60 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (€3.09) | €3.05 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.24 (€1.08) | €2.27 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (€1.13) | €1.96 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (€7) | €18 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (€15) | €33 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (€6) | €17 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM215 (€44) | €67 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM134 (€27) | €64 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.93) | €1.59 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (€3.90) | €4.92 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,949 (€401) | €460 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.33 (€0.07) | €0.24 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM150 (€31) | €58 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.50) | €5.30 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Italy
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