- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (Dinar 2.872) | Dinar 11 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (Dinar 2.502) | Dinar 4.859 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Dinar 1.266) | Dinar 2.737 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Dinar 1.215) | Dinar 1.136 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Dinar 1.214) | Dinar 1.823 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.42 (Dinar 0.757) | Dinar 0.709 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (Dinar 3.907) | Dinar 3.210 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Dinar 1.630) | Dinar 1.267 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.09 (Dinar 0.702) | Dinar 0.768 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Dinar 1.826) | Dinar 3.268 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 17 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.13 (Dinar 0.708) | Dinar 1.019 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.26 (Dinar 0.559) | Dinar 0.354 | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,865 (Dinar 491) | Dinar 679 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,641 (Dinar 281) | Dinar 397 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM222 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 92 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,034 (Dinar 349) | Dinar 444 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,229 (Dinar 211) | Dinar 283 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM197 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 39 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM128 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 22 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,556 (Dinar 267) | Dinar 279 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM453 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 109 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Dinar 3.204) | Dinar 4.994 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (Dinar 3.638) | Dinar 6 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM255 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 61 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM144 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 48 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM274 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 77 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM299 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 73 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM135,714 (Dinar 23,282) | Dinar 20,289 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.26 (Dinar 0.388) | Dinar 0.822 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM134 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 40 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 31% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (Dinar 2.758) | Dinar 2.608 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (Dinar 4.361) | Dinar 5.478 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 20 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (Dinar 3.779) | Dinar 3.109 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Dinar 1.896) | Dinar 3.298 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (Dinar 2.575) | Dinar 3.269 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.24 (Dinar 0.899) | Dinar 1.218 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.50 (Dinar 0.944) | Dinar 2.438 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (Dinar 5.485) | Dinar 5.254 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 43% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 25 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (Dinar 5.211) | Dinar 16 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM215 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 23 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM134 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 48 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (Dinar 5.488) | Dinar 8 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Dinar 2.446) | Dinar 3.745 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (Dinar 3.258) | Dinar 5.520 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,949 (Dinar 334) | Dinar 438 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.33 (Dinar 0.057) | Dinar 0.061 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM150 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 67 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Dinar 2.924) | Dinar 2.291 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 33% cheaper than in Jordan
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