Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (Dinar 3.804) | Dinar 4.700 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (Dinar 2.829) | Dinar 4.531 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Dinar 1.462) | Dinar 1.860 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (Dinar 1.102) | Dinar 0.955 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Dinar 1.304) | Dinar 1.631 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (Dinar 0.831) | Dinar 0.583 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (Dinar 5.045) | Dinar 2.566 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Dinar 1.646) | Dinar 1.285 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.60 (Dinar 0.630) | Dinar 0.608 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Dinar 1.942) | Dinar 5.873 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM91 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 18 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.74 (Dinar 0.654) | Dinar 1.077 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.76 (Dinar 0.658) | Dinar 0.448 | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 5% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,309 (Dinar 579) | Dinar 668 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,777 (Dinar 311) | Dinar 285 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM293 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 71 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,240 (Dinar 392) | Dinar 390 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,378 (Dinar 241) | Dinar 224 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM218 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 26 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM94 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 18 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,546 (Dinar 270) | Dinar 209 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM486 (Dinar 85) | Dinar 97 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (Dinar 3.609) | Dinar 5.422 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM30 (Dinar 5.216) | Dinar 5.000 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM241 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 32 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 48 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM266 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 63 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 53 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 26% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,239 (Dinar 27,325) | Dinar 18,921 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (Dinar 0.357) | Dinar 0.841 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 37 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (Dinar 2.566) | Dinar 4.105 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (Dinar 2.798) | Dinar 4.766 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM70 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 20 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (Dinar 3.602) | Dinar 4.862 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (Dinar 2.208) | Dinar 2.846 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Dinar 2.728) | Dinar 3.241 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (Dinar 0.895) | Dinar 1.234 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (Dinar 1.490) | Dinar 2.579 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.990 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 19 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 16 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 33 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 36 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (Dinar 5.098) | Dinar 3.788 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (Dinar 2.627) | Dinar 2.476 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (Dinar 3.511) | Dinar 12 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,920 (Dinar 336) | Dinar 350 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (Dinar 0.074) | Dinar 0.036 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 41 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Dinar 3.033) | Dinar 3.031 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Jordan
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