- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 0% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 118 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 95 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 66 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 31 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.42 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 62 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 37 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.15 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 21 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 223 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.05 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.17 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,973 (Mex$ 14,529) | Mex$ 19,628 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,687 (Mex$ 8,246) | Mex$ 10,435 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (Mex$ 1,078) | Mex$ 1,611 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,125 (Mex$ 10,386) | Mex$ 11,823 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,259 (Mex$ 6,155) | Mex$ 6,623 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM211 (Mex$ 1,034) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (Mex$ 614) | Mex$ 383 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,560 (Mex$ 7,627) | Mex$ 8,103 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM443 (Mex$ 2,165) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 104 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 89 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (Mex$ 1,211) | Mex$ 799 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM143 (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 656 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (Mex$ 1,328) | Mex$ 1,491 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM290 (Mex$ 1,420) | Mex$ 1,293 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,416 (Mex$ 671,676) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM132 (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 466 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 77 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 186 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM62 (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 543 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 68 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 49 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 53 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 28 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 123 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 383 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 136 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM219 (Mex$ 1,072) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM136 (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 742 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 103 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 55 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 44 | + 99% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,893 (Mex$ 9,251) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (Mex$ 2.03) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (Mex$ 754) | Mex$ 715 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 52 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,469 prices entered by 1,638 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 8% more expensive than in Mexico
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