- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (¥441) | ¥1,054 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (¥389) | ¥698 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (¥186) | ¥436 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (¥188) | ¥205 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (¥196) | ¥285 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.52 (¥123) | ¥777 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (¥596) | ¥910 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (¥258) | ¥697 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.95 (¥107) | ¥414 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (¥280) | ¥265 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM78 (¥2,103) | ¥1,538 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.99 (¥108) | ¥203 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.12 (¥85) | ¥198 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,070 (¥83,254) | ¥231,808 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,712 (¥46,437) | ¥125,591 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM222 (¥6,033) | ¥21,159 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,982 (¥53,757) | ¥113,754 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,225 (¥33,229) | ¥74,885 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (¥4,659) | ¥12,611 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM127 (¥3,432) | ¥4,134 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,613 (¥43,738) | ¥55,558 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM438 (¥11,872) | ¥16,830 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (¥519) | ¥693 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (¥657) | ¥1,932 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (¥6,706) | ¥6,829 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (¥4,036) | ¥4,215 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM278 (¥7,544) | ¥8,321 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (¥8,142) | ¥13,972 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM134,428 (¥3,645,402) | ¥2,590,890 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.24 (¥61) | ¥145 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM137 (¥3,721) | ¥11,257 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (¥482) | ¥1,278 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (¥777) | ¥1,016 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (¥1,704) | ¥3,622 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM21 (¥566) | ¥630 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (¥266) | ¥707 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (¥383) | ¥455 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.55 (¥151) | ¥137 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.31 (¥144) | ¥217 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (¥918) | ¥2,939 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (¥2,089) | ¥3,981 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (¥845) | ¥3,365 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM227 (¥6,157) | ¥14,181 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (¥3,787) | ¥7,768 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (¥853) | ¥880 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (¥393) | ¥487 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (¥468) | ¥560 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,822 (¥49,409) | ¥49,094 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.55 (¥15) | ¥56 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM155 (¥4,201) | ¥10,296 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (¥469) | ¥468 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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