Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (2,067 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (1,515 ₦) | 2,030 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (790 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (596 ₦) | 693 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (713 ₦) | 682 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (449 ₦) | 550 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (2,726 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (803 ₦) | 829 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.49 (330 ₦) | 717 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (1,049 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM85 (8,057 ₦) | 2,544 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.74 (353 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.76 (356 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,257 (307,776 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,816 (171,656 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM266 (25,160 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,233 (211,027 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,273 (120,284 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM194 (18,350 ₦) | 16,604 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM91 (8,624 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,465 (138,434 ₦) | 70,488 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM486 (45,977 ₦) | 29,830 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (1,886 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM30 (2,819 ₦) | 889 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM241 (22,811 ₦) | 6,437 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (14,527 ₦) | 10,280 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM266 (25,178 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (29,092 ₦) | 18,034 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,239 (14,765,873 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (193 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (8,636 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (1,387 ₦) | 1,411 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (1,512 ₦) | 2,139 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (6,351 ₦) | 8,882 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (1,947 ₦) | 1,083 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (1,193 ₦) | 858 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (1,474 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (484 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (805 ₦) | 532 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (3,737 ₦) | 2,085 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (7,756 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (3,399 ₦) | 3,760 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (24,387 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (18,531 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (2,755 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (1,420 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (1,897 ₦) | 363 ₦ | + 423% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,920 (181,476 ₦) | 111,684 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (40 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (14,702 ₦) | 13,493 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (1,642 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 320% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,504 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria
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