- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 120 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 93 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 63 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 18 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.57 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 62 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 37 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.24 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 20 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 209 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.12 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.12 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 3% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,931 (Mex$ 14,728) | Mex$ 18,758 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,683 (Mex$ 8,454) | Mex$ 10,214 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM229 (Mex$ 1,149) | Mex$ 1,361 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,263 (Mex$ 11,368) | Mex$ 9,774 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,208 (Mex$ 6,069) | Mex$ 6,035 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM186 (Mex$ 934) | Mex$ 1,286 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM135 (Mex$ 681) | Mex$ 384 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,731 (Mex$ 8,699) | Mex$ 8,456 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM511 (Mex$ 2,566) | Mex$ 1,950 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 95 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM23 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 90 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM253 (Mex$ 1,269) | Mex$ 828 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM152 (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 657 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM297 (Mex$ 1,494) | Mex$ 1,402 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (Mex$ 1,514) | Mex$ 1,213 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM144,185 (Mex$ 724,415) | Mex$ 291,257 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM146 (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 530 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 79 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM22 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 181 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 561 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM23 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 64 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 49 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 51 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.95 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 27 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 27 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM32 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 128 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM74 (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 364 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM30 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 136 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM198 (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 1,111 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM135 (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 689 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM28 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 92 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 51 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 42 | + 134% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,062 (Mex$ 10,359) | Mex$ 9,924 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.74 (Mex$ 3.73) | Mex$ 3.90 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM173 (Mex$ 870) | Mex$ 652 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 50 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 18% more expensive than in Mexico
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