Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Malaysia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (Dinar 1.128) | Dinar 5.024 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (Dinar 1.218) | Dinar 1.980 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Dinar 0.614) | Dinar 1.805 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (Dinar 0.506) | Dinar 0.743 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM10 (Dinar 0.653) | Dinar 1.016 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (Dinar 0.417) | Dinar 0.592 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (Dinar 1.797) | Dinar 2.236 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (Dinar 0.787) | Dinar 1.109 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.73 (Dinar 0.312) | Dinar 0.457 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (Dinar 0.818) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (Dinar 4.353) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.72 (Dinar 0.310) | Dinar 0.392 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.69 (Dinar 0.243) | Dinar 0.158 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 68% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Malaysia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,011 (Dinar 264) | Dinar 681 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,283 (Dinar 150) | Dinar 422 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 306 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,402 (Dinar 158) | Dinar 399 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,376 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 344 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM863 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 284 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,876 (Dinar 123) | Dinar 82 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM907 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 24 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM33 (Dinar 2.158) | Dinar 3.580 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (Dinar 2.390) | Dinar 2.897 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Malaysia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM142 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 23 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM318 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 29 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM314 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 28 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Malaysia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,122 (Dinar 10,016) | Dinar 12,421 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.07 (Dinar 0.136) | Dinar 0.144 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM51 (Dinar 3.369) | Dinar 15 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Malaysia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (Dinar 0.625) | Dinar 1.873 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (Dinar 1.375) | Dinar 4.032 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM91 (Dinar 5.998) | Dinar 29 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (Dinar 2.897) | Dinar 2.011 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Dinar 0.700) | Dinar 2.742 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Dinar 0.917) | Dinar 2.532 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (Dinar 1.339) | Dinar 0.607 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (Dinar 0.455) | Dinar 0.520 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM28 (Dinar 1.856) | Dinar 4.865 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 51% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Malaysia | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 18 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (Dinar 2.724) | Dinar 7 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 31 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM41 (Dinar 2.711) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM13 (Dinar 0.880) | Dinar 1.886 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (Dinar 1.269) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (Dinar 141) | Dinar 135 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.17 (Dinar 0.011) | Dinar 0.041 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM201 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 27 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Dinar 1.181) | Dinar 1.026 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 742 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in Kuwait
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