Cost of living in United States compared to Malaysia
Currency:
Food | + 149% | |||
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Food in United States is 149% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
United States | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (RM93) | RM17 | + 445% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (RM51) | RM19 | + 168% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (RM27) | RM9 | + 185% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (RM5.01) | RM8 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (RM21) | RM9 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (RM21) | RM6 | + 232% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (RM34) | RM27 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (RM21) | RM11 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (RM10) | RM4.72 | + 121% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (RM14) | RM11 | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (RM75) | RM68 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (RM14) | RM5.59 | + 147% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (RM13) | RM3.60 | + 264% | |
Housing | + 298% | |||
Housing in United States is 298% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
United States | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (RM14,160) | RM3,486 | + 306% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (RM10,857) | RM1,957 | + 455% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (RM1,047) | RM254 | + 313% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (RM9,666) | RM2,157 | + 348% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (RM7,364) | RM1,384 | + 432% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (RM699) | RM236 | + 197% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (RM302) | RM105 | + 187% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (RM1,381) | RM961 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (RM684) | RM692 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (RM67) | RM18 | + 274% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (RM140) | RM35 | + 304% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in United States is 50% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
United States | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (RM269) | RM231 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (RM246) | RM154 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (RM458) | RM328 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (RM617) | RM308 | + 100% | |
Transportation | + 151% | |||
Transportation in United States is 151% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
United States | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (RM133,837) | RM151,470 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (RM4.63) | RM2.04 | + 127% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (RM348) | RM54 | + 539% | |
Personal Care | + 238% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 238% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
United States | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (RM45) | RM11 | + 315% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (RM100) | RM25 | + 296% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (RM656) | RM85 | + 675% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (RM44) | RM40 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (RM24) | RM12 | + 98% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (RM31) | RM14 | + 127% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (RM23) | RM9 | + 171% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (RM11) | RM6 | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (RM138) | RM27 | + 404% | |
Entertainment | + 114% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 114% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
United States | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (RM270) | RM90 | + 200% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (RM140) | RM40 | + 254% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (RM973) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (RM466) | RM122 | + 283% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (RM69) | RM30 | + 126% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (RM26) | RM14 | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (RM34) | RM18 | + 88% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (RM2,384) | RM4,829 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (RM1.74) | RM0.13 | + 1206% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (RM312) | RM199 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (RM48) | RM18 | + 172% | |
TOTAL | + 180% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,030 prices entered by 2,473 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 180% more expensive than in Malaysia
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