Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM24 (8,566 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (6,957 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (3,556 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (3,050 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM13 (4,796 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (2,788 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (9,656 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM16 (5,675 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM8 (2,755 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (4,753 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 358% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM83 (30,196 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM6 (2,251 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.42 (1,610 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,640 (1,325,269 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,301 (837,772 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM332 (120,717 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,175 (791,963 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,382 (503,117 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM168 (61,276 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (38,144 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,622 (590,530 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM418 (152,229 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM27 (9,691 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (12,996 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 335% | |
| Clothes | + 256% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 256% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM246 (89,632 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 426% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM150 (54,498 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM338 (123,021 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM319 (116,324 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM153,476 (55,878,148 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 1018% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.44 (889 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM55 (20,099 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (5,936 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM34 (12,261 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 594% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM92 (33,516 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (9,449 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM14 (5,057 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (5,394 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (2,997 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM14 (5,042 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (12,692 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Malaysia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM113 (41,077 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (13,783 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM360 (130,898 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 760% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM194 (70,572 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM38 (13,666 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (4,953 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM23 (8,387 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 490% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,135 (777,381 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (182 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (72,592 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (6,479 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 855 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2025.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria
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