- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (Dinar 2.793) | Dinar 10 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (Dinar 2.475) | Dinar 4.804 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Dinar 1.201) | Dinar 2.961 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Dinar 1.154) | Dinar 1.171 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Dinar 1.199) | Dinar 2.115 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.48 (Dinar 0.774) | Dinar 0.745 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (Dinar 3.792) | Dinar 3.735 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Dinar 1.614) | Dinar 1.506 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.04 (Dinar 0.698) | Dinar 0.774 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Dinar 1.837) | Dinar 3.313 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 18 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.96 (Dinar 0.683) | Dinar 1.124 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.11 (Dinar 0.537) | Dinar 0.407 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,086 (Dinar 533) | Dinar 711 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,676 (Dinar 289) | Dinar 414 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 113 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,960 (Dinar 338) | Dinar 516 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,202 (Dinar 208) | Dinar 300 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 57 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM124 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 19 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,588 (Dinar 274) | Dinar 256 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM425 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 89 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Dinar 3.196) | Dinar 5.432 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (Dinar 4.125) | Dinar 5.480 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 64 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 57 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 82 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 76 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 28% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,472 (Dinar 23,732) | Dinar 21,746 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (Dinar 0.388) | Dinar 0.923 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 41 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (Dinar 3.070) | Dinar 3.190 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM31 (Dinar 5.266) | Dinar 7 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 26 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (Dinar 3.767) | Dinar 3.186 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (Dinar 1.674) | Dinar 3.563 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Dinar 2.393) | Dinar 3.314 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.81 (Dinar 1.003) | Dinar 1.260 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.45 (Dinar 0.941) | Dinar 2.898 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (Dinar 5.693) | Dinar 7 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 40% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 31 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (Dinar 5.518) | Dinar 16 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM225 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 23 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM146 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 50 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (Dinar 5.369) | Dinar 9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (Dinar 2.526) | Dinar 3.203 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (Dinar 2.942) | Dinar 5.159 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,836 (Dinar 317) | Dinar 312 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.64 (Dinar 0.111) | Dinar 0.094 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM153 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 73 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Dinar 2.987) | Dinar 2.442 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Jordan
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