Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 215 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 118 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 53 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 72 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 40 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.49 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 24 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM85 (Mex$ 414) | Mex$ 234 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.74 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.76 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,257 (Mex$ 15,807) | Mex$ 19,004 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,816 (Mex$ 8,816) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM266 (Mex$ 1,292) | Mex$ 1,039 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,233 (Mex$ 10,838) | Mex$ 10,165 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,273 (Mex$ 6,178) | Mex$ 4,868 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM194 (Mex$ 942) | Mex$ 725 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM91 (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 383 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,465 (Mex$ 7,110) | Mex$ 7,008 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM486 (Mex$ 2,361) | Mex$ 2,022 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 100 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM30 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 90 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM241 (Mex$ 1,172) | Mex$ 845 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (Mex$ 746) | Mex$ 650 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM266 (Mex$ 1,293) | Mex$ 1,499 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (Mex$ 1,494) | Mex$ 1,095 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,239 (Mex$ 758,376) | Mex$ 340,943 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 529 | - 16% | |
| 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$ 71) | Mex$ 82 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 176 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 518 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 81 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 50 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 55 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 29 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 29 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 192 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 313 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 147 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (Mex$ 1,253) | Mex$ 833 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 681 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 122 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 72 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 39 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,920 (Mex$ 9,321) | Mex$ 9,977 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (Mex$ 2.05) | Mex$ 2.61 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 983 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 61 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 5% more expensive than in Mexico
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