Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 29% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (€4.24) | €18 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (€4.06) | €10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM11 (€2.25) | €3.81 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (€1.63) | €1.04 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (€2.48) | €2.89 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (€1.76) | €2.06 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM28 (€5.91) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (€2.59) | €2.05 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (€1.44) | €1.50 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (€2.73) | €1.16 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (€16) | €7 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.19 (€1.10) | €2.07 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.68 (€0.99) | €1.05 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,764 (€801) | €1,473 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,382 (€507) | €1,003 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM276 (€59) | €112 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,377 (€506) | €928 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,592 (€339) | €669 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM206 (€44) | €75 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (€24) | €27 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,115 (€237) | €328 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM403 (€86) | €95 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (€5.09) | €7 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 12% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM249 (€53) | €76 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM162 (€34) | €32 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM339 (€72) | €84 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (€68) | €89 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,948 (€32,324) | €26,684 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (€0.48) | €1.56 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM52 (€11) | €28 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (€3.18) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM37 (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM80 (€17) | €59 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM32 (€7) | €4.21 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (€2.78) | €2.87 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (€2.86) | €2.94 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (€1.79) | €1.81 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM11 (€2.43) | €2.31 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM44 (€9) | €17 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Malaysia | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (€24) | €35 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM39 (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM361 (€77) | €53 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM141 (€30) | €50 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.89) | €2.84 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (€4.02) | €4.52 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,486 (€529) | €535 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (€0.11) | €0.28 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM211 (€45) | €51 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.75) | €5.34 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 35% cheaper than in Spain
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