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Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (¥495) | ¥1,034 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (¥387) | ¥720 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (¥193) | ¥464 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (¥182) | ¥200 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (¥204) | ¥271 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.69 (¥127) | ¥640 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (¥569) | ¥915 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (¥261) | ¥613 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.97 (¥107) | ¥420 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (¥300) | ¥267 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM87 (¥2,344) | ¥1,604 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.87 (¥105) | ¥209 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.19 (¥86) | ¥200 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,248 (¥87,869) | ¥256,284 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,782 (¥48,214) | ¥116,029 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (¥5,940) | ¥23,252 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,006 (¥54,271) | ¥120,733 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,295 (¥35,046) | ¥82,119 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM187 (¥5,063) | ¥11,573 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM120 (¥3,244) | ¥4,112 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,485 (¥40,180) | ¥63,696 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM391 (¥10,589) | ¥16,934 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (¥511) | ¥730 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (¥798) | ¥1,567 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM253 (¥6,853) | ¥5,970 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (¥4,025) | ¥3,940 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM276 (¥7,477) | ¥8,357 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM369 (¥9,970) | ¥12,795 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM144,443 (¥3,907,833) | ¥2,848,210 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (¥61) | ¥147 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM113 (¥3,056) | ¥12,471 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM20 (¥540) | ¥1,279 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (¥772) | ¥1,179 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (¥1,727) | ¥5,268 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM19 (¥524) | ¥643 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (¥263) | ¥726 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (¥421) | ¥490 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (¥187) | ¥144 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (¥185) | ¥208 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM42 (¥1,123) | ¥2,754 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM83 (¥2,238) | ¥4,233 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM35 (¥957) | ¥3,266 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM202 (¥5,472) | ¥10,578 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM165 (¥4,455) | ¥8,596 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (¥893) | ¥947 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (¥422) | ¥488 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (¥585) | ¥533 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,848 (¥49,997) | ¥56,871 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.64 (¥17) | ¥57 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM163 (¥4,409) | ¥9,818 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (¥469) | ¥464 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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