Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Philippines
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
Malaysia | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (Php202) | Php245 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (Php227) | Php206 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Php112) | Php132 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (Php93) | Php112 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (Php113) | Php107 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (Php77) | Php89 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (Php320) | Php179 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Php132) | Php168 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (Php56) | Php112 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Php132) | Php64 | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (Php810) | Php397 | + 104% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (Php67) | Php87 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (Php43) | Php53 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 10% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
Malaysia | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (Php41,561) | Php37,823 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (Php23,330) | Php30,442 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (Php3,025) | Php5,658 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (Php25,721) | Php26,810 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (Php16,507) | Php16,268 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (Php2,809) | Php3,698 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (Php1,257) | Php1,172 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (Php11,457) | Php20,706 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (Php8,246) | Php5,329 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (Php215) | Php433 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (Php414) | Php755 | - 45% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 12% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Malaysia | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (Php2,750) | Php2,273 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (Php1,834) | Php1,572 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (Php3,911) | Php4,144 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (Php3,674) | Php3,659 | + 0% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
Malaysia | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (Php1,806,083) | Php1,319,830 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (Php24) | Php60 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (Php649) | Php810 | - 20% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 20% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
Malaysia | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (Php129) | Php217 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (Php300) | Php532 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (Php1,010) | Php1,632 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (Php477) | Php257 | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (Php142) | Php165 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Php162) | Php208 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (Php102) | Php81 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (Php72) | Php87 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (Php328) | Php279 | + 18% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 18% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Malaysia | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (Php1,073) | Php637 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (Php472) | Php603 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php20,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (Php1,451) | Php1,554 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (Php362) | Php456 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Php166) | Php168 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (Php217) | Php75 | + 191% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (Php57,581) | Php19,960 | + 188% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (Php1.58) | Php8 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (Php2,370) | Php2,505 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (Php210) | Php155 | + 35% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,158 prices entered by 251 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is about the same as in Philippines
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