Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (€4.48) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (€3.37) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (€1.87) | €4.36 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.49) | €1.23 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.79) | €3.41 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.59 (€1.03) | €2.01 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (€4.79) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (€2.19) | €1.80 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.51 (€1.01) | €1.31 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.52) | €1.30 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (€19) | €7 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (€0.92) | €1.92 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.46 (€0.77) | €1.30 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,383 (€756) | €1,325 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,808 (€404) | €935 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM227 (€51) | €117 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,079 (€465) | €808 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,294 (€289) | €619 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM166 (€37) | €89 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (€25) | €23 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,436 (€321) | €342 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM440 (€98) | €107 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (€4.43) | €4.80 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM260 (€58) | €83 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM153 (€34) | €30 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM304 (€68) | €87 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM383 (€86) | €115 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM153,743 (€34,348) | €22,930 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (€0.52) | €1.55 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM104 (€23) | €36 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (€4.08) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (€5.08) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (€14) | €79 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM24 (€5.33) | €4.39 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.36) | €3.10 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (€3.80) | €2.71 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (€1.54) | €2.05 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.75) | €1.70 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM38 (€8) | €16 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM89 (€20) | €35 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (€45) | €103 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 (€41) | €64 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (€3.50) | €1.46 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (€5.25) | €5.01 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,894 (€423) | €433 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (€0.10) | €0.14 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (€40) | €59 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.86) | €5.38 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Italy
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