Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (€4.31) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (€3.25) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.85) | €4.43 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.33) | €1.24 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.64) | €3.56 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.27 (€1.07) | €2.17 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (€5.92) | €6 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.87) | €2.05 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (€0.72) | €1.27 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.31) | €1.28 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (€18) | €7 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (€0.83) | €1.89 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (€0.65) | €1.09 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,442 (€696) | €1,117 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,795 (€363) | €823 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (€60) | €124 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,263 (€458) | €830 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,385 (€280) | €551 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (€40) | €88 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM98 (€20) | €26 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,610 (€326) | €362 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM488 (€99) | €111 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (€4.22) | €5.63 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM32 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM227 (€46) | €80 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (€31) | €33 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (€55) | €78 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (€60) | €109 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,513 (€31,254) | €23,536 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.98 (€0.40) | €1.43 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM87 (€18) | €36 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (€3.13) | €4.85 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (€3.24) | €8 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM73 (€15) | €72 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (€4.17) | €5.15 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (€2.55) | €3.09 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (€3.15) | €2.56 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (€1.04) | €2.03 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (€1.72) | €1.84 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM45 (€9) | €17 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (€17) | €32 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (€7) | €18 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (€52) | €102 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (€40) | €64 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (€3.19) | €1.62 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (€4.11) | €4.83 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,919 (€388) | €460 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (€0.09) | €0.16 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (€31) | €49 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.51) | €5.62 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Italy
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