- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (₨509) | ₨528 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (₨453) | ₨604 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨223) | ₨214 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨225) | ₨108 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨232) | ₨121 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.42 (₨141) | ₨82 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (₨666) | ₨437 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (₨302) | ₨153 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.15 (₨133) | ₨40 | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (₨334) | ₨314 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (₨2,356) | ₨2,141 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.05 (₨130) | ₨117 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.17 (₨101) | ₨55 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,973 (₨95,180) | ₨57,018 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,687 (₨54,019) | ₨35,866 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM221 (₨7,062) | ₨7,949 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,125 (₨68,041) | ₨44,615 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,259 (₨40,323) | ₨25,314 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM211 (₨6,771) | ₨6,795 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM126 (₨4,022) | ₨2,652 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,560 (₨49,961) | ₨39,920 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM443 (₨14,181) | ₨11,091 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (₨612) | ₨499 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (₨759) | ₨947 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM248 (₨7,934) | ₨2,542 | + 212% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM143 (₨4,585) | ₨4,026 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM272 (₨8,697) | ₨6,025 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM290 (₨9,300) | ₨5,302 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM137,416 (₨4,400,067) | ₨1,796,100 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (₨72) | ₨89 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM132 (₨4,225) | ₨2,526 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (₨545) | ₨227 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (₨916) | ₨639 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM62 (₨1,973) | ₨2,133 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM20 (₨637) | ₨444 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (₨353) | ₨268 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (₨464) | ₨340 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.42 (₨173) | ₨142 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.40 (₨173) | ₨109 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM33 (₨1,057) | ₨627 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM75 (₨2,392) | ₨1,501 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (₨980) | ₨1,126 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM219 (₨7,026) | ₨3,688 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM136 (₨4,341) | ₨3,095 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (₨1,011) | ₨526 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (₨458) | ₨391 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (₨580) | ₨548 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,893 (₨60,604) | ₨54,726 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (₨13) | ₨28 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (₨4,941) | ₨3,850 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨549) | ₨182 | + 203% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,606 prices entered by 988 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan
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