Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 154 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 106 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 58 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 32 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.59 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 67 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 40 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.51 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 21 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 215 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.46 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,383 (Mex$ 15,769) | Mex$ 18,990 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,808 (Mex$ 8,428) | Mex$ 8,889 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM227 (Mex$ 1,056) | Mex$ 1,265 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,079 (Mex$ 9,694) | Mex$ 10,677 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,294 (Mex$ 6,032) | Mex$ 5,857 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM166 (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 937 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 387 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,436 (Mex$ 6,695) | Mex$ 7,514 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM440 (Mex$ 2,053) | Mex$ 1,954 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 100 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 87 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM260 (Mex$ 1,212) | Mex$ 853 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM153 (Mex$ 711) | Mex$ 635 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM304 (Mex$ 1,416) | Mex$ 1,507 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM383 (Mex$ 1,787) | Mex$ 1,210 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM153,743 (Mex$ 716,725) | Mex$ 326,745 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM104 (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 496 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 78 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 226 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 549 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM24 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 68 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 49 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 59 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM38 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 176 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM89 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 342 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 140 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (Mex$ 939) | Mex$ 942 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 664 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 109 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 59 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 41 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,894 (Mex$ 8,828) | Mex$ 9,897 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (Mex$ 2.01) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (Mex$ 839) | Mex$ 846 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 55 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 9% more expensive than in Mexico
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