Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (₨760) | ₨588 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (₨557) | ₨653 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (₨308) | ₨250 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨247) | ₨110 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (₨297) | ₨123 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.25 (₨157) | ₨117 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (₨787) | ₨492 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (₨359) | ₨180 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.48 (₨165) | ₨46 | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨409) | ₨359 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM80 (₨2,955) | ₨2,731 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.08 (₨150) | ₨127 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (₨127) | ₨57 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,392 (₨124,956) | ₨56,028 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,812 (₨66,748) | ₨35,811 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (₨8,336) | ₨8,975 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,054 (₨75,644) | ₨49,793 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,291 (₨47,570) | ₨29,925 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM163 (₨6,020) | ₨8,086 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM106 (₨3,922) | ₨2,480 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,366 (₨50,314) | ₨38,897 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM435 (₨16,005) | ₨12,402 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM20 (₨730) | ₨593 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM28 (₨1,030) | ₨791 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM259 (₨9,524) | ₨2,103 | + 353% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (₨5,583) | ₨3,538 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM301 (₨11,089) | ₨6,483 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM383 (₨14,120) | ₨5,556 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM153,306 (₨5,646,972) | ₨1,949,500 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.29 (₨84) | ₨112 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM104 (₨3,839) | ₨1,909 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM17 (₨637) | ₨311 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM23 (₨837) | ₨401 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM64 (₨2,350) | ₨1,486 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM24 (₨878) | ₨514 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (₨377) | ₨301 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (₨602) | ₨305 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (₨253) | ₨190 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (₨289) | ₨126 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 (₨1,366) | ₨388 | + 252% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM86 (₨3,178) | ₨1,486 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (₨1,344) | ₨1,191 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (₨7,416) | ₨3,767 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM180 (₨6,642) | ₨3,552 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM34 (₨1,256) | ₨885 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (₨580) | ₨327 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM23 (₨858) | ₨393 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,890 (₨69,600) | ₨55,804 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.54 (₨20) | ₨4.62 | + 330% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM169 (₨6,243) | ₨4,010 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨637) | ₨216 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,840 prices entered by 725 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan
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