Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (1,787 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (1,343 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (745 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (594 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (714 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.59 (409 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (1,911 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (875 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.51 (402 ₦) | 652 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (1,005 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (7,410 ₦) | 2,829 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (366 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.46 (308 ₦) | 353 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,383 (301,615 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,808 (161,196 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM227 (20,204 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,079 (185,413 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,294 (115,377 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM166 (14,813 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (9,931 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,436 (128,059 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM440 (39,266 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (1,767 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (2,580 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM260 (23,186 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM153 (13,607 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM304 (27,089 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM383 (34,180 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM153,743 (13,708,710 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 665% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.31 (206 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM104 (9,294 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (1,630 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (2,026 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (5,761 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM24 (2,126 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (940 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (1,517 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (613 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (698 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM38 (3,359 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM89 (7,931 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (3,212 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (17,952 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM185 (16,506 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (3,098 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (1,396 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (2,097 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 270% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,894 (168,843 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (38 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (16,041 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (1,541 ₦) | 475 ₦ | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,171 prices entered by 388 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria
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