Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Italy
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (€4.36) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (€3.99) | €10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (€2.24) | €5.64 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (€1.66) | €1.40 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM11 (€2.24) | €3.74 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (€1.50) | €3.16 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (€5.85) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (€2.50) | €2.29 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6 (€1.35) | €1.80 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (€2.76) | €1.42 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM72 (€15) | €7 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.09 (€1.08) | €2.49 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.56 (€0.97) | €1.63 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,769 (€803) | €1,692 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,425 (€517) | €1,194 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM377 (€80) | €207 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,307 (€491) | €1,142 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,585 (€338) | €750 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (€42) | €127 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM116 (€25) | €33 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,161 (€247) | €319 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM463 (€99) | €113 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (€5.25) | €7 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM28 (€5.99) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM245 (€52) | €85 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM161 (€34) | €37 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM332 (€71) | €97 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM320 (€68) | €126 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,335 (€32,877) | €29,648 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.13 (€0.45) | €1.83 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM53 (€11) | €37 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM14 (€2.97) | €9 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM32 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM84 (€18) | €111 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (€5.64) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (€2.81) | €3.62 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (€2.63) | €3.24 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (€1.56) | €2.75 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM11 (€2.40) | €2.25 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (€5.83) | €20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM64 (€14) | €41 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM39 (€8) | €18 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM480 (€102) | €95 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM134 (€29) | €80 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (€7) | €10 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (€2.86) | €1.93 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (€3.72) | €5.36 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,918 (€622) | €821 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM207 (€44) | €55 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.74) | €6 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Italy
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