- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (руб 256) | руб 357 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (руб 228) | руб 284 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (руб 109) | руб 134 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (руб 110) | руб 64 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (руб 115) | руб 81 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.52 (руб 72) | руб 146 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (руб 349) | руб 307 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (руб 151) | руб 94 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.95 (руб 63) | руб 35 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (руб 163) | руб 62 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM78 (руб 1,233) | руб 528 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.99 (руб 63) | руб 94 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.12 (руб 50) | руб 32 | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM3,070 (руб 48,810) | руб 74,460 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,712 (руб 27,225) | руб 39,896 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM222 (руб 3,537) | руб 6,144 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,982 (руб 31,516) | руб 37,069 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,225 (руб 19,481) | руб 24,805 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM172 (руб 2,731) | руб 3,895 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM127 (руб 2,012) | руб 482 | + 318% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,613 (руб 25,642) | руб 26,462 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM438 (руб 6,960) | руб 5,863 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM19 (руб 304) | руб 384 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM24 (руб 385) | руб 523 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM247 (руб 3,931) | руб 5,275 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM149 (руб 2,366) | руб 3,110 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM278 (руб 4,423) | руб 5,592 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM300 (руб 4,773) | руб 7,318 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM134,428 (руб 2,137,207) | руб 1,162,950 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.24 (руб 36) | руб 43 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM137 (руб 2,182) | руб 1,672 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 1% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM18 (руб 283) | руб 318 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM29 (руб 456) | руб 498 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM63 (руб 999) | руб 1,251 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM21 (руб 332) | руб 232 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (руб 156) | руб 159 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (руб 224) | руб 205 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.55 (руб 88) | руб 70 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.31 (руб 84) | руб 103 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (руб 538) | руб 520 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM77 (руб 1,218) | руб 1,635 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM31 (руб 495) | руб 669 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM227 (руб 3,610) | руб 4,972 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (руб 2,220) | руб 3,313 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM31 (руб 500) | руб 371 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (руб 231) | руб 176 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM17 (руб 274) | руб 227 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,822 (руб 28,967) | руб 31,742 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.55 (руб 9) | руб 4.78 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM155 (руб 2,463) | руб 3,075 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (руб 275) | руб 137 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 4% more expensive than in Russia
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