Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (1,589 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (1,569 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (924 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (703 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (874 ₦) | 833 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.63 (557 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM31 (3,088 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (1,168 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.55 (451 ₦) | 985 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (1,207 ₦) | 381 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM82 (8,103 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 230% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.54 (450 ₦) | 660 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.98 (295 ₦) | 560 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 70% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,873 (284,442 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,764 (174,597 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM314 (31,060 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,792 (177,456 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,143 (113,196 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM223 (22,075 ₦) | 29,638 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM122 (12,109 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,113 (209,205 ₦) | 119,635 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM436 (43,194 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (2,138 ₦) | 3,231 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM27 (2,658 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM240 (23,756 ₦) | 6,866 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM163 (16,130 ₦) | 14,269 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM284 (28,114 ₦) | 25,310 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (24,322 ₦) | 25,580 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,210 (13,584,183 ₦) | 7,502,580 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (202 ₦) | 169 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM85 (8,423 ₦) | 10,403 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (1,532 ₦) | 1,720 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM18 (1,778 ₦) | 4,921 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM59 (5,884 ₦) | 18,132 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM19 (1,837 ₦) | 2,204 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM6 (619 ₦) | 937 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM9 (864 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.43 (439 ₦) | 900 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.89 (583 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM48 (4,798 ₦) | 1,754 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (7,382 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM29 (2,909 ₦) | 5,899 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM326 (32,314 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM129 (12,805 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (3,284 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (1,226 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (1,684 ₦) | 690 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,199 (217,671 ₦) | 144,218 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.33 (33 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM150 (14,880 ₦) | 15,081 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (1,799 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 786 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria
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