- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (1,430 ₦) | 2,334 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (1,250 ₦) | 2,073 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (601 ₦) | 945 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (593 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (628 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.52 (395 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (1,920 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (830 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.95 (345 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (915 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM78 (6,780 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.97 (347 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.12 (273 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,051 (266,715 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,712 (149,711 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (19,286 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,982 (173,310 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,225 (107,128 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (15,019 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM127 (11,063 ₦) | 7,385 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,613 (141,009 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM438 (38,276 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (1,672 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (2,133 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (21,618 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (13,013 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM278 (24,320 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (26,250 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM134,428 (11,752,616 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.24 (196 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM137 (11,997 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 3% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (1,555 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (2,506 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (5,493 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM21 (1,823 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (856 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (1,234 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.55 (485 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.31 (464 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (2,961 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (6,733 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (2,804 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM227 (19,850 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM144 (12,548 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (2,751 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,268 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (1,508 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 170% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,823 (159,338 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.55 (48 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM155 (13,542 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (1,514 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria
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