Cost of Living Comparison Between India and Malaysia 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 56.5% higher than in India (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 59.2% higher than in India | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 72.3% higher than in India | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 36.4% higher than in India | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 71.7% higher than in India | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 6.3% higher than in India | |
Restaurants | India Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
250.00 ₹ (12.73 RM) |
294.62 ₹ (15.00 RM) |
+17.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,200.00 ₹ (61.10 RM) |
1,964.14 ₹ (100.00 RM) |
+63.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
350.00 ₹ (17.82 RM) |
353.55 ₹ (18.00 RM) |
+1.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
170.00 ₹ (8.66 RM) |
294.62 ₹ (15.00 RM) |
+73.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
300.00 ₹ (15.27 RM) |
392.83 ₹ (20.00 RM) |
+30.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
160.29 ₹ (8.16 RM) |
230.53 ₹ (11.74 RM) |
+43.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
37.06 ₹ (1.89 RM) |
63.04 ₹ (3.21 RM) |
+70.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
14.56 ₹ (0.74 RM) |
35.24 ₹ (1.79 RM) |
+141.9 % |
Markets | India Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
227.78 ₹ (11.60 RM) |
562.95 ₹ (28.66 RM) |
+147.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
38.77 ₹ (1.97 RM) |
71.13 ₹ (3.62 RM) |
+83.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
27.57 ₹ (1.40 RM) |
50.86 ₹ (2.59 RM) |
+84.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
83.04 ₹ (4.23 RM) |
168.28 ₹ (8.57 RM) |
+102.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
206.55 ₹ (10.52 RM) |
524.66 ₹ (26.71 RM) |
+154.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
122.74 ₹ (6.25 RM) |
150.92 ₹ (7.68 RM) |
+23.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
222.91 ₹ (11.35 RM) |
314.87 ₹ (16.03 RM) |
+41.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
82.58 ₹ (4.20 RM) |
106.31 ₹ (5.41 RM) |
+28.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
28.37 ₹ (1.44 RM) |
54.40 ₹ (2.77 RM) |
+91.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
41.66 ₹ (2.12 RM) |
98.11 ₹ (5.00 RM) |
+135.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
22.36 ₹ (1.14 RM) |
56.25 ₹ (2.86 RM) |
+151.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
16.35 ₹ (0.83 RM) |
40.07 ₹ (2.04 RM) |
+145.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
18.78 ₹ (0.96 RM) |
44.98 ₹ (2.29 RM) |
+139.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
45.78 ₹ (2.33 RM) |
86.30 ₹ (4.39 RM) |
+88.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
28.95 ₹ (1.47 RM) |
47.10 ₹ (2.40 RM) |
+62.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
700.00 ₹ (35.64 RM) |
1,473.10 ₹ (75.00 RM) |
+110.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
159.49 ₹ (8.12 RM) |
235.33 ₹ (11.98 RM) |
+47.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
255.21 ₹ (12.99 RM) |
301.59 ₹ (15.35 RM) |
+18.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
350.00 ₹ (17.82 RM) |
353.55 ₹ (18.00 RM) |
+1.0 % |
Transportation | India Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
30.00 ₹ (1.53 RM) |
58.92 ₹ (3.00 RM) |
+96.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
900.00 ₹ (45.82 RM) |
982.07 ₹ (50.00 RM) |
+9.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
80.00 ₹ (4.07 RM) |
98.21 ₹ (5.00 RM) |
+22.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
40.23 ₹ (2.05 RM) |
118.54 ₹ (6.04 RM) |
+194.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 ₹ (7.64 RM) |
392.83 ₹ (20.00 RM) |
+161.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
390.24 ₹ (19.87 RM) |
152.61 ₹ (7.77 RM) |
-60.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,200,000.00 ₹ (61,095.46 RM) |
3,289,933.67 ₹ (167,500.00 RM) |
+174.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,952,110.89 ₹ (99,387.59 RM) |
2,611,676.00 ₹ (132,967.95 RM) |
+33.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | India Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
3,510.61 ₹ (178.74 RM) |
4,164.32 ₹ (212.02 RM) |
+18.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
326.65 ₹ (16.63 RM) |
871.19 ₹ (44.35 RM) |
+166.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
691.09 ₹ (35.19 RM) |
2,234.87 ₹ (113.78 RM) |
+223.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | India Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,392.40 ₹ (70.89 RM) |
3,057.08 ₹ (155.64 RM) |
+119.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
647.02 ₹ (32.94 RM) |
549.96 ₹ (28.00 RM) |
-15.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
300.00 ₹ (15.27 RM) |
392.83 ₹ (20.00 RM) |
+30.9 % |
Childcare | India Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
6,060.12 ₹ (308.54 RM) |
14,986.47 ₹ (763.00 RM) |
+147.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
156,571.30 ₹ (7,971.50 RM) |
604,411.05 ₹ (30,772.31 RM) |
+286.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | India Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,230.44 ₹ (113.56 RM) |
4,961.70 ₹ (252.61 RM) |
+122.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
2,288.90 ₹ (116.53 RM) |
2,746.73 ₹ (139.84 RM) |
+20.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,946.98 ₹ (200.95 RM) |
6,257.16 ₹ (318.57 RM) |
+58.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
2,861.64 ₹ (145.69 RM) |
5,321.52 ₹ (270.93 RM) |
+86.0 % |
Rent Per Month | India Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
16,071.71 ₹ (818.26 RM) |
31,989.96 ₹ (1,628.70 RM) |
+99.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
10,090.11 ₹ (513.72 RM) |
21,933.51 ₹ (1,116.70 RM) |
+117.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
37,272.70 ₹ (1,897.66 RM) |
57,388.43 ₹ (2,921.81 RM) |
+54.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
23,071.69 ₹ (1,174.65 RM) |
37,750.42 ₹ (1,921.98 RM) |
+63.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | India Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
12,898.88 ₹ (656.72 RM) |
16,351.53 ₹ (832.50 RM) |
+26.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
6,978.92 ₹ (355.32 RM) |
9,203.54 ₹ (468.58 RM) |
+31.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | India Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
46,936.17 ₹ (2,389.66 RM) |
79,423.60 ₹ (4,043.68 RM) |
+69.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.97 | 4.19 | -53.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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