- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (₨551) | ₨557 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (₨488) | ₨619 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨237) | ₨219 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨228) | ₨108 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨237) | ₨122 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.48 (₨153) | ₨79 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (₨748) | ₨613 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (₨318) | ₨156 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.04 (₨138) | ₨39 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨363) | ₨283 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (₨2,601) | ₨2,980 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.96 (₨135) | ₨116 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.11 (₨106) | ₨57 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,055 (₨104,049) | ₨56,589 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,676 (₨57,099) | ₨35,418 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM220 (₨7,484) | ₨8,319 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,871 (₨63,720) | ₨46,212 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,202 (₨40,961) | ₨29,470 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (₨5,859) | ₨6,959 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM124 (₨4,220) | ₨2,729 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,588 (₨54,096) | ₨41,526 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM425 (₨14,473) | ₨11,677 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (₨631) | ₨499 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (₨814) | ₨1,031 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (₨8,065) | ₨2,663 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM148 (₨5,055) | ₨4,551 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (₨9,255) | ₨6,644 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM301 (₨10,255) | ₨6,006 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,472 (₨4,682,718) | ₨2,115,150 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (₨77) | ₨92 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM130 (₨4,422) | ₨2,561 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (₨606) | ₨241 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM31 (₨1,039) | ₨748 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (₨2,140) | ₨2,396 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM22 (₨743) | ₨445 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (₨330) | ₨320 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (₨472) | ₨365 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.81 (₨198) | ₨158 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.45 (₨186) | ₨112 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (₨1,123) | ₨589 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 3% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (₨2,630) | ₨1,589 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM32 (₨1,089) | ₨1,181 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM225 (₨7,665) | ₨3,978 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM146 (₨4,965) | ₨3,176 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (₨1,059) | ₨1,228 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (₨499) | ₨389 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (₨580) | ₨548 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,836 (₨62,556) | ₨57,145 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.59 (₨20) | ₨52 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM153 (₨5,199) | ₨3,979 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨589) | ₨281 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,113 prices entered by 968 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan
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