Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Mexico
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 307 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 160 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 70 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 47 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 94 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 50 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 35 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 280 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 36 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 25 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (Mex$ 12,435) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (Mex$ 6,980) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (Mex$ 7,696) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (Mex$ 4,939) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (Mex$ 840) | Mex$ 888 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 432 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (Mex$ 3,428) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (Mex$ 2,467) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 115 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 119 | + 4% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (Mex$ 823) | Mex$ 979 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 692 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (Mex$ 1,170) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (Mex$ 1,099) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (Mex$ 540,369) | Mex$ 375,809 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 23 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 583 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 93 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 218 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 696 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 79 | + 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 63 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 69 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 34 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 260 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 396 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 164 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 829 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 904 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 179 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 81 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 49 | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (Mex$ 17,228) | Mex$ 11,173 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (Mex$ 0.47) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 888 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 74 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Mexico
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