Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (1,685 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (1,921 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (853 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (733 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (920 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM7 (705 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (2,347 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (1,150 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (530 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (1,421 ₦) | 450 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (8,045 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (533 ₦) | 580 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (378 ₦) | 554 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 54% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,930 (316,879 ₦) | 1,384,300 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,197 (237,645 ₦) | 550,613 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM285 (30,807 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,908 (206,377 ₦) | 532,585 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,210 (130,922 ₦) | 284,622 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM872 (94,332 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 909% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM113 (12,186 ₦) | 18,452 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,827 (305,739 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM537 (58,119 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (3,005 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (3,864 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (20,849 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (13,239 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (32,061 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (26,601 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (17,618,464 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (250 ₦) | 256 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (9,264 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (1,018 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (1,679 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (16,064 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (4,759 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (1,173 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (1,584 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (2,200 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (807 ₦) | 617 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (3,213 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (13,615 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (4,076 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM271 (29,291 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM111 (12,045 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM100 (10,830 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (1,473 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (1,903 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (231,986 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (26 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (17,091 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (1,879 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 746 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria
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