Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 26 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM17 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 15 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM10 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 12 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 1.72 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 4.44 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 11 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 3.75 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.89 (CHF 0.97) | CHF 2.41 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 1.93 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM33 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.54 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 2.53 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.31 (CHF 0.66) | CHF 2.69 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,173 (CHF 632) | CHF 3,140 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,823 (CHF 363) | CHF 2,419 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM255 (CHF 51) | CHF 200 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,078 (CHF 414) | CHF 1,714 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,297 (CHF 258) | CHF 1,271 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM973 (CHF 194) | CHF 116 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM75 (CHF 15) | CHF 55 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,119 (CHF 422) | CHF 472 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM674 (CHF 134) | CHF 123 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (CHF 4.93) | CHF 17 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (CHF 7) | CHF 34 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM243 (CHF 48) | CHF 104 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM85 (CHF 17) | CHF 46 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM407 (CHF 81) | CHF 117 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM877 (CHF 175) | CHF 157 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,544 (CHF 31,757) | CHF 32,081 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.08 (CHF 0.41) | CHF 1.97 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM50 (CHF 10) | CHF 81 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 13 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM17 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 26 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (CHF 15) | CHF 176 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (CHF 9) | CHF 5.94 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 4.18 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 5.42 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 3.13 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 3.28 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM29 (CHF 5.77) | CHF 55 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM127 (CHF 25) | CHF 76 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM44 (CHF 9) | CHF 36 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (CHF 42) | CHF 85 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM186 (CHF 37) | CHF 123 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM46 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 5.01 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM24 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 7 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (CHF 427) | CHF 679 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.28 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM222 (CHF 44) | CHF 89 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 9 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland
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