Cost of living in Malaysia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Malaysia is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Malaysia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (£2.82) | £13 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (£3.17) | £8 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (£1.57) | £4.26 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (£1.30) | £1.20 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | RM9 (£1.57) | £3.63 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (£1.07) | £2.28 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (£4.47) | £5.34 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (£1.85) | £2.13 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (£0.79) | £0.89 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (£1.85) | £1.97 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM68 (£11) | £10 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.59 (£0.93) | £2.36 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.60 (£0.60) | £1.04 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Malaysia is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Malaysia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,486 (£580) | £1,997 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,957 (£326) | £1,637 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM254 (£42) | £229 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,157 (£359) | £1,818 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,384 (£231) | £1,060 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM236 (£39) | £190 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM105 (£18) | £26 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM961 (£160) | £324 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM692 (£115) | £83 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM18 (£3.00) | £7 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM35 (£5.78) | £16 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Malaysia is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Malaysia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM231 (£38) | £73 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM154 (£26) | £32 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM328 (£55) | £81 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM308 (£51) | £83 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 72% | |||
Transportation in Malaysia is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Malaysia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,470 (£25,221) | £25,126 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (£0.34) | £1.44 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM54 (£9) | £85 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Malaysia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (£1.80) | £5.04 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM25 (£4.19) | £8 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM85 (£14) | £74 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM40 (£7) | £4.77 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (£1.98) | £1.97 | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (£2.26) | £3.78 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM9 (£1.43) | £2.39 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (£1.01) | £1.77 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM27 (£4.58) | £14 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Malaysia is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Malaysia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM90 (£15) | £40 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM40 (£7) | £19 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM122 (£20) | £69 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM30 (£5.05) | £11 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (£2.31) | £3.71 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (£3.03) | £5.75 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM4,829 (£804) | £537 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.13 (£0.02) | £0.28 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM199 (£33) | £35 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (£2.93) | £14 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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