Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (Dinar 2.514) | Dinar 8 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (Dinar 2.845) | Dinar 5.375 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Dinar 1.392) | Dinar 2.665 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Dinar 1.086) | Dinar 1.120 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (Dinar 1.501) | Dinar 1.606 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (Dinar 1.032) | Dinar 0.611 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (Dinar 3.532) | Dinar 3.323 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Dinar 1.703) | Dinar 1.349 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (Dinar 0.785) | Dinar 0.529 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (Dinar 2.105) | Dinar 3.595 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (Dinar 0.789) | Dinar 1.066 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (Dinar 0.559) | Dinar 0.279 | + 100% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 8% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,921 (Dinar 468) | Dinar 646 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,240 (Dinar 359) | Dinar 358 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM284 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 56 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,069 (Dinar 332) | Dinar 485 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,296 (Dinar 208) | Dinar 236 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM965 (Dinar 155) | Dinar 29 | + 442% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM100 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 16 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,327 (Dinar 373) | Dinar 172 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM562 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 103 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (Dinar 4.493) | Dinar 5.986 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (Dinar 5.765) | Dinar 5.061 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 54% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 49 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 54 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 62 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 59 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (Dinar 26,097) | Dinar 21,803 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.33 (Dinar 0.374) | Dinar 1.046 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 30 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (Dinar 1.507) | Dinar 2.699 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (Dinar 2.486) | Dinar 8 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 21 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.838 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Dinar 1.738) | Dinar 2.893 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (Dinar 2.346) | Dinar 3.658 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (Dinar 3.258) | Dinar 1.811 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (Dinar 1.195) | Dinar 2.135 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (Dinar 4.759) | Dinar 7 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Malaysia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 32 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 19 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 41 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM127 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 49 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM85 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 6 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (Dinar 2.871) | Dinar 3.742 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (Dinar 3.057) | Dinar 5.588 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (Dinar 344) | Dinar 273 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (Dinar 0.038) | Dinar 0.100 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 52 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Dinar 2.797) | Dinar 2.608 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Jordan
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