Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 288 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 146 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 66 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 25 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 41 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 27 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 81 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 46 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 31 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 29 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 270 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 34 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 22 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,019 (Mex$ 13,357) | Mex$ 20,362 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,197 (Mex$ 9,722) | Mex$ 10,096 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM285 (Mex$ 1,260) | Mex$ 1,068 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,908 (Mex$ 8,443) | Mex$ 13,494 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,210 (Mex$ 5,356) | Mex$ 6,902 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM872 (Mex$ 3,859) | Mex$ 714 | + 441% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (Mex$ 499) | Mex$ 383 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,827 (Mex$ 12,508) | Mex$ 7,078 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM537 (Mex$ 2,378) | Mex$ 2,415 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 110 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 118 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (Mex$ 853) | Mex$ 983 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 690 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (Mex$ 1,312) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 1,317 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (Mex$ 720,758) | Mex$ 370,704 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 22 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 545 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 78 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 195 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (Mex$ 657) | Mex$ 624 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 78 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 56 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 63 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 34 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 236 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Malaysia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 353 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 157 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM271 (Mex$ 1,198) | Mex$ 828 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM111 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 776 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM100 (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 152 | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 84 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 43 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (Mex$ 9,490) | Mex$ 12,104 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (Mex$ 1.05) | Mex$ 3.09 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 918 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 69 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,263 prices entered by 1,043 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 10% cheaper than in Mexico
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