Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Macedonia
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Malaysia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (204 ден) | 776 ден | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (228 ден) | 327 ден | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (113 ден) | 255 ден | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (93 ден) | 74 ден | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (113 ден) | 139 ден | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (78 ден) | 77 ден | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (322 ден) | 235 ден | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (133 ден) | 57 ден | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (57 ден) | 47 ден | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (133 ден) | 58 ден | + 131% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (815 ден) | 331 ден | + 146% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (67 ден) | 96 ден | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (43 ден) | 53 ден | - 18% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 14% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Malaysia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (41,850 ден) | 39,662 ден | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (23,492 ден) | 25,511 ден | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (3,046 ден) | 7,801 ден | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (25,900 ден) | 28,140 ден | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (16,621 ден) | 20,534 ден | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (2,829 ден) | 6,942 ден | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (1,266 ден) | 1,054 ден | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (11,537 ден) | 28,656 ден | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (8,303 ден) | 6,842 ден | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (216 ден) | 589 ден | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (417 ден) | 531 ден | - 21% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 30% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Malaysia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (2,769 ден) | 4,843 ден | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (1,847 ден) | 2,402 ден | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (3,938 ден) | 5,033 ден | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (3,700 ден) | 5,583 ден | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 38% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Malaysia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (1,818,638 ден) | 1,434,760 ден | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (24 ден) | 84 ден | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (653 ден) | 1,858 ден | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Malaysia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (130 ден) | 280 ден | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (302 ден) | 698 ден | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (1,017 ден) | 1,958 ден | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (480 ден) | 242 ден | + 99% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (143 ден) | 206 ден | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (163 ден) | 239 ден | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (103 ден) | 92 ден | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (73 ден) | 121 ден | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (330 ден) | 305 ден | + 8% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Malaysia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (1,080 ден) | 1,397 ден | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (475 ден) | 672 ден | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,232 ден | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (1,461 ден) | 2,556 ден | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (364 ден) | 294 ден | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (167 ден) | 164 ден | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (219 ден) | 152 ден | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (57,981 ден) | 40,000 ден | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (1.60 ден) | 20 ден | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (2,387 ден) | 3,686 ден | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (212 ден) | 167 ден | + 27% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 767 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Macedonia
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