Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Malaysia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (руб 199) | руб 466 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (руб 249) | руб 308 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (руб 116) | руб 178 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (руб 100) | руб 79 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (руб 135) | руб 115 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.82 (руб 86) | руб 209 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (руб 339) | руб 412 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (руб 157) | руб 116 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.40 (руб 65) | руб 59 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (руб 179) | руб 69 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM76 (руб 1,113) | руб 638 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.04 (руб 74) | руб 131 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.45 (руб 51) | руб 37 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Malaysia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,964 (руб 43,639) | руб 61,886 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,132 (руб 31,387) | руб 44,108 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM242 (руб 3,559) | руб 8,171 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,877 (руб 27,632) | руб 37,668 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,177 (руб 17,327) | руб 26,807 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM231 (руб 3,407) | руб 4,924 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM110 (руб 1,616) | руб 526 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,231 (руб 32,854) | руб 28,072 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM344 (руб 5,072) | руб 8,737 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (руб 356) | руб 490 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM21 (руб 314) | руб 773 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Malaysia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM217 (руб 3,197) | руб 5,735 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM132 (руб 1,937) | руб 3,509 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM279 (руб 4,114) | руб 6,597 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM245 (руб 3,605) | руб 7,183 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Malaysia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,268 (руб 2,315,738) | руб 1,948,350 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (руб 32) | руб 50 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM92 (руб 1,355) | руб 1,752 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Malaysia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (руб 228) | руб 466 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (руб 294) | руб 459 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (руб 1,159) | руб 1,425 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM26 (руб 387) | руб 300 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (руб 144) | руб 210 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (руб 174) | руб 248 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (руб 110) | руб 101 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (руб 90) | руб 123 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM48 (руб 703) | руб 662 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Malaysia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM143 (руб 2,110) | руб 1,608 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM34 (руб 499) | руб 566 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM206 (руб 3,037) | руб 3,944 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM100 (руб 1,472) | руб 4,438 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM101 (руб 1,488) | руб 399 | + 273% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (руб 179) | руб 188 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (руб 224) | руб 258 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,097 (руб 30,882) | руб 48,131 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (руб 3.49) | руб 3.24 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM154 (руб 2,261) | руб 2,786 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (руб 261) | руб 172 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 15% cheaper than in Russia
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