Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (₨597) | ₨519 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (₨746) | ₨742 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (₨349) | ₨215 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨301) | ₨119 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (₨403) | ₨168 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.82 (₨257) | ₨102 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (₨1,015) | ₨658 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (₨469) | ₨194 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.40 (₨194) | ₨51 | + 278% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (₨536) | ₨220 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (₨3,336) | ₨2,141 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.04 (₨222) | ₨170 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (₨152) | ₨77 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,964 (₨130,805) | ₨65,360 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,132 (₨94,081) | ₨44,450 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM242 (₨10,668) | ₨14,918 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,877 (₨82,825) | ₨47,849 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,177 (₨51,937) | ₨35,800 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM231 (₨10,212) | ₨10,123 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM110 (₨4,845) | ₨2,270 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,231 (₨98,479) | ₨53,975 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM344 (₨15,203) | ₨18,356 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (₨1,068) | ₨851 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (₨941) | ₨797 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM217 (₨9,582) | ₨4,868 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM132 (₨5,806) | ₨7,670 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (₨12,330) | ₨17,357 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM245 (₨10,807) | ₨8,106 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,268 (₨6,941,299) | ₨5,697,890 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (₨96) | ₨146 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM92 (₨4,062) | ₨4,073 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (₨683) | ₨237 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (₨883) | ₨572 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (₨3,474) | ₨1,768 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (₨1,161) | ₨1,267 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (₨431) | ₨575 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (₨522) | ₨371 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (₨329) | ₨352 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (₨269) | ₨116 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM48 (₨2,108) | ₨681 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Malaysia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM143 (₨6,323) | ₨2,016 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (₨1,496) | ₨1,908 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (₨9,102) | ₨2,708 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM100 (₨4,414) | ₨4,907 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM101 (₨4,459) | ₨1,025 | + 335% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (₨535) | ₨469 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (₨672) | ₨513 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,097 (₨92,566) | ₨107,118 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (₨10) | ₨4.02 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (₨6,776) | ₨4,729 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (₨781) | ₨237 | + 229% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
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