Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (руб 369) | руб 399 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (руб 293) | руб 284 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM8 (руб 151) | руб 143 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (руб 118) | руб 65 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (руб 132) | руб 88 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.78 (руб 86) | руб 128 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (руб 525) | руб 345 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (руб 166) | руб 108 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (руб 64) | руб 35 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (руб 205) | руб 66 | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (руб 1,581) | руб 583 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (руб 74) | руб 109 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (руб 58) | руб 28 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,319 (руб 59,599) | руб 68,166 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,755 (руб 31,510) | руб 37,974 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM288 (руб 5,163) | руб 6,392 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,263 (руб 40,643) | руб 31,618 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,385 (руб 24,871) | руб 22,018 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (руб 3,518) | руб 4,038 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM98 (руб 1,766) | руб 448 | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,610 (руб 28,913) | руб 24,813 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM488 (руб 8,762) | руб 6,723 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (руб 374) | руб 416 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (руб 562) | руб 926 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM227 (руб 4,079) | руб 4,661 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (руб 2,735) | руб 2,580 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (руб 4,851) | руб 5,654 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (руб 5,354) | руб 6,714 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,513 (руб 2,774,467) | руб 1,237,120 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.98 (руб 36) | руб 47 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM87 (руб 1,560) | руб 1,548 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 4% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (руб 278) | руб 476 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (руб 287) | руб 504 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM73 (руб 1,308) | руб 1,289 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (руб 370) | руб 311 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (руб 227) | руб 183 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (руб 280) | руб 206 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (руб 92) | руб 77 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (руб 153) | руб 97 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM45 (руб 803) | руб 580 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (руб 1,514) | руб 1,480 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (руб 646) | руб 574 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (руб 4,633) | руб 5,826 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (руб 3,521) | руб 3,401 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (руб 571) | руб 387 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (руб 283) | руб 168 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (руб 365) | руб 221 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,919 (руб 34,466) | руб 38,001 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (руб 8) | руб 7 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (руб 2,793) | руб 3,491 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (руб 312) | руб 160 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 18% more expensive than in Russia
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