Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Luxembourg
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 59% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (€4.03) | €20 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (€3.53) | €11 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (€1.93) | €5.55 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (€1.50) | €1.29 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (€1.85) | €6 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (€1.59) | €3.73 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (€4.35) | €10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (€2.21) | €2.75 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.89 (€0.99) | €1.73 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (€2.64) | €1.54 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM33 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.54 (€0.92) | €1.96 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (€0.67) | €2.83 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 71% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,024 (€613) | €2,569 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,823 (€369) | €2,140 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM255 (€52) | €300 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,078 (€421) | €1,556 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,297 (€263) | €1,288 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM973 (€197) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM75 (€15) | €52 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,119 (€429) | €474 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM674 (€137) | €152 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (€5.02) | €4.50 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM243 (€49) | €75 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM85 (€17) | €36 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM407 (€82) | €102 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM877 (€178) | €123 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 59% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,544 (€32,328) | €29,472 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.08 (€0.42) | €1.62 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM50 (€10) | €66 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (€1.89) | €6.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM17 (€3.50) | €8 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (€13) | €39 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (€9) | €2.99 | + 198% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (€2.15) | €4.04 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (€2.82) | €1.45 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (€4.12) | €1.65 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.40) | €1.32 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (€5.87) | €33 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Malaysia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM127 (€26) | €53 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM44 (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (€43) | €76 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM186 (€38) | €85 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM46 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (€3.60) | €3.61 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (€4.51) | €5.20 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (€435) | €150 | + 190% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (€0.05) | €0.09 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM222 (€45) | €48 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.72) | €5.58 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 58% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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