Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 72% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (CHF 3.19) | CHF 27 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 16 | - 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 11 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 1.81 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (CHF 1.78) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 4.50 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (CHF 5.05) | CHF 10 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 4.33 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.27 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 2.33 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (CHF 13) | CHF 13 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 2.87 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (CHF 0.68) | CHF 2.35 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 79% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (CHF 655) | CHF 3,527 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (CHF 368) | CHF 2,866 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (CHF 48) | CHF 205 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (CHF 406) | CHF 2,179 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (CHF 260) | CHF 1,557 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (CHF 44) | CHF 94 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (CHF 20) | CHF 53 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (CHF 181) | CHF 305 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (CHF 130) | CHF 116 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (CHF 3.39) | CHF 17 | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (CHF 7) | CHF 30 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (CHF 43) | CHF 111 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (CHF 29) | CHF 64 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (CHF 62) | CHF 118 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (CHF 58) | CHF 184 | - 69% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (CHF 28,479) | CHF 36,492 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (CHF 0.38) | CHF 1.84 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (CHF 10) | CHF 78 | - 87% | |
Personal Care | - 80% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 80% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 13 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (CHF 4.73) | CHF 26 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (CHF 16) | CHF 211 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (CHF 8) | CHF 5.94 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (CHF 2.23) | CHF 4.15 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 7 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 4.35 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 4.98 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 58 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Malaysia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (CHF 17) | CHF 71 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (CHF 7) | CHF 39 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 101 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (CHF 23) | CHF 125 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 17 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 5.21 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (CHF 3.43) | CHF 7 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (CHF 908) | CHF 434 | + 109% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (CHF 0.02) | CHF 0.33 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (CHF 37) | CHF 88 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 9 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland
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