Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (₨1,236) | ₨972 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (₨1,083) | ₨1,004 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (₨592) | ₨365 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨458) | ₨170 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (₨568) | ₨285 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (₨489) | ₨255 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (₨1,334) | ₨1,139 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (₨679) | ₨290 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.89 (₨304) | ₨117 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (₨808) | ₨549 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM33 (₨2,050) | ₨2,784 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.54 (₨282) | ₨289 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (₨205) | ₨191 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,024 (₨187,864) | ₨115,670 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,823 (₨113,266) | ₨70,950 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM255 (₨15,850) | ₨25,995 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,078 (₨129,102) | ₨59,502 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,297 (₨80,575) | ₨50,821 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM973 (₨60,413) | ₨20,152 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM75 (₨4,654) | ₨2,097 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,119 (₨131,641) | ₨71,636 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM674 (₨41,868) | ₨23,262 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (₨1,539) | ₨1,718 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (₨2,196) | ₨1,977 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM243 (₨15,103) | ₨3,426 | + 341% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM85 (₨5,274) | ₨6,254 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM407 (₨25,288) | ₨13,199 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM877 (₨54,498) | ₨8,569 | + 536% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,544 (₨9,910,174) | ₨4,456,060 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.08 (₨129) | ₨270 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM50 (₨3,106) | ₨4,626 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (₨580) | ₨1,015 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM17 (₨1,074) | ₨1,391 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM65 (₨4,033) | ₨3,667 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (₨2,733) | ₨521 | + 424% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (₨660) | ₨922 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (₨865) | ₨736 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (₨1,263) | ₨249 | + 407% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (₨429) | ₨242 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (₨1,799) | ₨860 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM127 (₨7,914) | ₨3,545 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM44 (₨2,756) | ₨2,089 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (₨13,121) | ₨2,959 | + 343% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM186 (₨11,558) | ₨7,109 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM46 (₨2,851) | ₨880 | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (₨1,104) | ₨669 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM22 (₨1,382) | ₨745 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (₨133,231) | ₨119,622 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (₨15) | ₨3.79 | + 288% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM222 (₨13,819) | ₨3,764 | + 267% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (₨1,140) | ₨415 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,117 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan
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