Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM20 (€4.23) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM19 (€4.05) | €10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM11 (€2.25) | €5.35 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (€1.62) | €1.44 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM12 (€2.47) | €4.08 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (€1.75) | €3.15 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM28 (€5.91) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM12 (€2.59) | €2.42 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (€1.44) | €1.79 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (€2.72) | €1.44 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (€16) | €8 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.19 (€1.10) | €2.59 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.68 (€0.99) | €1.60 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM3,764 (€800) | €1,606 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,382 (€506) | €1,101 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM276 (€59) | €202 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,377 (€505) | €1,120 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,592 (€338) | €722 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM206 (€44) | €123 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (€24) | €33 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,115 (€237) | €318 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM403 (€86) | €121 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (€5.08) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM29 (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 24% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM249 (€53) | €85 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM162 (€34) | €36 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM339 (€72) | €97 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM317 (€67) | €123 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM151,948 (€32,288) | €29,301 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (€0.48) | €1.82 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM52 (€11) | €37 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM15 (€3.17) | €9 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM37 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM80 (€17) | €106 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM32 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (€2.77) | €3.62 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM13 (€2.85) | €3.24 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (€1.79) | €2.75 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM11 (€2.43) | €2.29 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM44 (€9) | €20 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Malaysia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM115 (€24) | €40 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM39 (€8) | €19 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM361 (€77) | €95 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM141 (€30) | €81 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM35 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (€2.89) | €1.93 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (€4.01) | €5.34 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,486 (€528) | €821 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (€0.11) | €0.45 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM211 (€45) | €54 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (€3.75) | €5.99 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Malaysia is 46% cheaper than in Italy
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