Cost of living in Malaysia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM21 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 45 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 29 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 7 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.27 (Dirham 4.68) | Dirham 7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 23 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM3.56 (Dirham 3.16) | Dirham 4.39 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 79 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.10 (Dirham 3.64) | Dirham 8 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.22 (Dirham 2.86) | Dirham 4.75 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 60% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,442 (Dirham 3,057) | Dirham 7,762 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,795 (Dirham 1,594) | Dirham 5,728 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 686 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,263 (Dirham 2,011) | Dirham 4,844 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,385 (Dirham 1,230) | Dirham 3,415 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 365 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM98 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 277 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,610 (Dirham 1,430) | Dirham 950 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM488 (Dirham 433) | Dirham 375 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 37 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM32 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 33 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM227 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 231 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM152 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 199 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (Dirham 240) | Dirham 342 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 345 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM154,513 (Dirham 137,248) | Dirham 85,543 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.98 (Dirham 1.76) | Dirham 2.06 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM87 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 127 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 50 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM73 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 260 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM21 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 30 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.12 (Dirham 4.55) | Dirham 12 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM45 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 70 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM84 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 189 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 83 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM258 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 595 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM196 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 263 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM32 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 74 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 45 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,919 (Dirham 1,705) | Dirham 2,008 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.42 (Dirham 0.37) | Dirham 0.64 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM156 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 285 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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