Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Kazakhstan
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Malaysia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (1,622 KZT) | 3,535 KZT | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (1,819 KZT) | 2,948 KZT | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (900 KZT) | 1,231 KZT | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (744 KZT) | 640 KZT | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (903 KZT) | 940 KZT | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (617 KZT) | 1,132 KZT | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (2,566 KZT) | 2,279 KZT | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (1,062 KZT) | 579 KZT | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (451 KZT) | 230 KZT | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (1,062 KZT) | 387 KZT | + 174% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (6,492 KZT) | 3,808 KZT | + 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (535 KZT) | 746 KZT | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (344 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 23% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Malaysia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (333,248 KZT) | 479,512 KZT | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (187,067 KZT) | 244,828 KZT | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (24,252 KZT) | 24,924 KZT | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (206,240 KZT) | 275,524 KZT | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (132,355 KZT) | 207,812 KZT | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (22,523 KZT) | 15,689 KZT | + 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (10,081 KZT) | 4,275 KZT | + 136% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (91,866 KZT) | 150,280 KZT | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (66,120 KZT) | 127,397 KZT | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (1,722 KZT) | 9,618 KZT | - 82% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (3,319 KZT) | 4,151 KZT | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Malaysia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (22,048 KZT) | 20,615 KZT | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (14,704 KZT) | 17,815 KZT | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (31,357 KZT) | 45,965 KZT | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (29,463 KZT) | 66,270 KZT | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Malaysia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (14,481,781 KZT) | 14,851,400 KZT | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (195 KZT) | 257 KZT | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (5,200 KZT) | 5,657 KZT | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 45% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Malaysia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (1,035 KZT) | 3,533 KZT | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (2,406 KZT) | 4,577 KZT | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (8,100 KZT) | 8,742 KZT | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (3,824 KZT) | 1,252 KZT | + 205% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (1,136 KZT) | 3,279 KZT | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (1,297 KZT) | 1,854 KZT | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (821 KZT) | 726 KZT | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (578 KZT) | 897 KZT | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (2,627 KZT) | 4,652 KZT | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 8% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Malaysia | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (8,603 KZT) | 11,971 KZT | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (3,785 KZT) | 4,581 KZT | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,414 KZT | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (11,636 KZT) | 23,135 KZT | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (2,902 KZT) | 2,785 KZT | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,329 KZT) | 1,650 KZT | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (1,742 KZT) | 1,215 KZT | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (461,705 KZT) | 382,786 KZT | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (13 KZT) | 25 KZT | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (19,007 KZT) | 18,939 KZT | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (1,685 KZT) | 849 KZT | + 98% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 986 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 16% cheaper than in Kazakhstan
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