Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM22 (₨855) | ₨477 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (₨635) | ₨617 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (₨328) | ₨254 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (₨247) | ₨111 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨293) | ₨146 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (₨187) | ₨85 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (₨1,133) | ₨736 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (₨370) | ₨147 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.60 (₨142) | ₨52 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨436) | ₨285 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM91 (₨3,580) | ₨1,607 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.74 (₨147) | ₨133 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.76 (₨148) | ₨80 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,309 (₨129,985) | ₨65,208 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,777 (₨69,820) | ₨40,675 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM293 (₨11,516) | ₨11,662 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,240 (₨88,005) | ₨44,902 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,378 (₨54,131) | ₨32,659 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM218 (₨8,571) | ₨8,932 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM94 (₨3,697) | ₨2,572 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,546 (₨60,739) | ₨44,098 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM486 (₨19,112) | ₨23,617 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (₨811) | ₨667 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM30 (₨1,172) | ₨516 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM241 (₨9,482) | ₨3,054 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (₨6,039) | ₨5,408 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM266 (₨10,466) | ₨8,399 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (₨12,093) | ₨5,912 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,239 (₨6,138,041) | ₨2,463,580 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (₨80) | ₨107 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM91 (₨3,590) | ₨2,108 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (₨576) | ₨260 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (₨629) | ₨616 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM70 (₨2,757) | ₨1,831 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (₨809) | ₨463 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (₨496) | ₨350 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (₨613) | ₨441 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (₨201) | ₨189 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (₨335) | ₨169 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM40 (₨1,553) | ₨480 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (₨3,224) | ₨1,849 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (₨1,413) | ₨1,458 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (₨10,137) | ₨2,679 | + 278% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (₨7,703) | ₨3,680 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM29 (₨1,145) | ₨850 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (₨590) | ₨437 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (₨789) | ₨435 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,920 (₨75,438) | ₨58,894 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (₨17) | ₨39 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (₨6,111) | ₨4,106 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨681) | ₨267 | + 155% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,636 prices entered by 580 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan
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