Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM26 (₨1,683) | ₨916 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM22 (₨1,422) | ₨1,082 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (₨665) | ₨533 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM9 (₨585) | ₨230 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (₨818) | ₨315 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (₨402) | ₨170 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (₨1,744) | ₨836 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM14 (₨921) | ₨289 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.71 (₨376) | ₨114 | + 229% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM14 (₨936) | ₨391 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM108 (₨7,128) | ₨2,739 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM6 (₨407) | ₨216 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.82 (₨317) | ₨144 | + 120% | |
| 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 | RM3,099 (₨203,791) | ₨137,741 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,092 (₨137,548) | ₨58,708 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM321 (₨21,114) | ₨21,580 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,126 (₨139,832) | ₨75,090 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,265 (₨83,171) | ₨35,699 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM153 (₨10,038) | ₨17,044 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM91 (₨5,996) | ₨2,308 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,408 (₨92,584) | ₨58,431 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM418 (₨27,495) | ₨29,384 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM23 (₨1,505) | ₨1,281 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM34 (₨2,259) | ₨625 | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM246 (₨16,189) | ₨4,832 | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM150 (₨9,843) | ₨9,004 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM472 (₨31,043) | ₨13,089 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM475 (₨31,257) | ₨13,255 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM153,476 (₨10,092,407) | ₨2,800,000 | + 260% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.40 (₨158) | ₨272 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM107 (₨7,005) | ₨4,030 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (₨1,072) | ₨230 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM34 (₨2,215) | ₨838 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM89 (₨5,862) | ₨3,307 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (₨1,707) | ₨1,222 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM14 (₨935) | ₨649 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (₨974) | ₨557 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (₨541) | ₨396 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM14 (₨911) | ₨217 | + 319% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (₨2,169) | ₨495 | + 338% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 37% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM94 (₨6,150) | ₨3,859 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (₨2,489) | ₨1,827 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM360 (₨23,642) | ₨6,844 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM201 (₨13,188) | ₨8,435 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM44 (₨2,881) | ₨2,877 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (₨1,011) | ₨566 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM25 (₨1,627) | ₨965 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,135 (₨140,406) | ₨149,999 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (₨33) | ₨255 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM240 (₨15,794) | ₨5,226 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (₨1,170) | ₨637 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,438 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan
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