- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (Dinar 2.694) | Dinar 12 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (Dinar 2.397) | Dinar 4.902 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Dinar 1.181) | Dinar 3.048 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Dinar 1.190) | Dinar 1.195 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Dinar 1.226) | Dinar 2.154 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.42 (Dinar 0.749) | Dinar 0.731 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Dinar 3.527) | Dinar 3.809 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Dinar 1.596) | Dinar 1.459 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.15 (Dinar 0.704) | Dinar 0.765 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (Dinar 1.768) | Dinar 3.098 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 17 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.05 (Dinar 0.687) | Dinar 1.000 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.17 (Dinar 0.537) | Dinar 0.432 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,973 (Dinar 504) | Dinar 746 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,687 (Dinar 286) | Dinar 419 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 107 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,125 (Dinar 360) | Dinar 512 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,259 (Dinar 213) | Dinar 307 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM211 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 45 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 20 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,560 (Dinar 264) | Dinar 254 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM443 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 83 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Dinar 3.239) | Dinar 5.346 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (Dinar 4.021) | Dinar 7 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 65 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM143 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 60 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 79 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM290 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 80 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 33% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,416 (Dinar 23,293) | Dinar 21,746 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (Dinar 0.382) | Dinar 0.867 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM132 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 46 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (Dinar 2.887) | Dinar 3.031 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (Dinar 4.849) | Dinar 6 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM62 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 24 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (Dinar 3.372) | Dinar 2.974 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Dinar 1.867) | Dinar 3.568 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Dinar 2.455) | Dinar 3.578 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (Dinar 0.918) | Dinar 1.167 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (Dinar 0.914) | Dinar 2.917 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (Dinar 5.597) | Dinar 7 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 32 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (Dinar 5.187) | Dinar 16 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM219 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 23 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM136 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 54 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (Dinar 5.352) | Dinar 8 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Dinar 2.423) | Dinar 3.682 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (Dinar 3.073) | Dinar 5.382 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,893 (Dinar 321) | Dinar 438 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (Dinar 0.070) | Dinar 0.088 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 77 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Dinar 2.908) | Dinar 2.397 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Jordan
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