Cost of Living Comparison Between Israel and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 53.3% lower than in Israel (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 57.0% lower than in Israel | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 68.3% lower than in Israel | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 69.3% lower than in Israel | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 37.4% lower than in Israel | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 26.4% lower than in Israel | |
Restaurants | Israel Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
75.00 ₪ (89.82 RM) |
12.52 ₪ (15.00 RM) |
-83.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
300.00 ₪ (359.30 RM) |
83.50 ₪ (100.00 RM) |
-72.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
56.00 ₪ (67.07 RM) |
16.70 ₪ (20.00 RM) |
-70.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
32.00 ₪ (38.32 RM) |
12.52 ₪ (15.00 RM) |
-60.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
30.00 ₪ (35.93 RM) |
16.70 ₪ (20.00 RM) |
-44.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
14.20 ₪ (17.01 RM) |
9.74 ₪ (11.66 RM) |
-31.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
10.34 ₪ (12.38 RM) |
2.72 ₪ (3.26 RM) |
-73.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
8.30 ₪ (9.94 RM) |
1.48 ₪ (1.77 RM) |
-82.2 % |
Markets | Israel Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
26.35 ₪ (31.55 RM) |
24.13 ₪ (28.90 RM) |
-8.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
8.40 ₪ (10.06 RM) |
3.06 ₪ (3.67 RM) |
-63.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
4.61 ₪ (5.53 RM) |
2.20 ₪ (2.63 RM) |
-52.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
14.44 ₪ (17.30 RM) |
7.27 ₪ (8.71 RM) |
-49.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
24.53 ₪ (29.37 RM) |
22.21 ₪ (26.60 RM) |
-9.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
17.91 ₪ (21.45 RM) |
6.50 ₪ (7.79 RM) |
-63.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
31.85 ₪ (38.14 RM) |
13.41 ₪ (16.06 RM) |
-57.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.46 ₪ (6.53 RM) |
4.51 ₪ (5.41 RM) |
-17.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
3.60 ₪ (4.31 RM) |
2.33 ₪ (2.79 RM) |
-35.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.12 ₪ (3.73 RM) |
4.17 ₪ (4.99 RM) |
+33.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.65 ₪ (4.37 RM) |
2.39 ₪ (2.87 RM) |
-34.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.47 ₪ (2.95 RM) |
1.73 ₪ (2.07 RM) |
-29.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.51 ₪ (3.00 RM) |
1.94 ₪ (2.33 RM) |
-22.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
6.89 ₪ (8.26 RM) |
3.69 ₪ (4.42 RM) |
-46.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
5.03 ₪ (6.03 RM) |
2.00 ₪ (2.40 RM) |
-60.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
45.00 ₪ (53.89 RM) |
62.62 ₪ (75.00 RM) |
+39.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
9.59 ₪ (11.49 RM) |
9.95 ₪ (11.91 RM) |
+3.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.59 ₪ (13.88 RM) |
13.07 ₪ (15.65 RM) |
+12.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
38.00 ₪ (45.51 RM) |
15.03 ₪ (18.00 RM) |
-60.4 % |
Transportation | Israel Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
6.00 ₪ (7.19 RM) |
2.50 ₪ (3.00 RM) |
-58.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
225.00 ₪ (269.47 RM) |
41.75 ₪ (50.00 RM) |
-81.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
17.00 ₪ (20.36 RM) |
4.17 ₪ (5.00 RM) |
-75.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 ₪ (5.78 RM) |
5.38 ₪ (6.44 RM) |
+11.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
110.00 ₪ (131.74 RM) |
18.37 ₪ (22.00 RM) |
-83.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
27.41 ₪ (32.83 RM) |
6.49 ₪ (7.77 RM) |
-76.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
154,500.00 ₪ (185,037.02 RM) |
137,769.73 ₪ (165,000.00 RM) |
-10.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
155,683.02 ₪ (186,453.87 RM) |
110,961.63 ₪ (132,893.27 RM) |
-28.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Israel Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
862.42 ₪ (1,032.87 RM) |
177.51 ₪ (212.59 RM) |
-79.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
40.84 ₪ (48.91 RM) |
37.16 ₪ (44.50 RM) |
-9.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
102.66 ₪ (122.95 RM) |
94.89 ₪ (113.64 RM) |
-7.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Israel Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
250.70 ₪ (300.25 RM) |
129.55 ₪ (155.15 RM) |
-48.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
73.16 ₪ (87.62 RM) |
23.28 ₪ (27.88 RM) |
-68.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 ₪ (53.89 RM) |
16.70 ₪ (20.00 RM) |
-62.9 % |
Childcare | Israel Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
3,676.41 ₪ (4,403.06 RM) |
633.31 ₪ (758.48 RM) |
-82.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
43,545.73 ₪ (52,152.57 RM) |
24,945.66 ₪ (29,876.19 RM) |
-42.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Israel Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
327.86 ₪ (392.66 RM) |
212.26 ₪ (254.21 RM) |
-35.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
207.54 ₪ (248.56 RM) |
118.28 ₪ (141.66 RM) |
-43.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
420.78 ₪ (503.94 RM) |
267.84 ₪ (320.78 RM) |
-36.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
463.78 ₪ (555.44 RM) |
230.77 ₪ (276.38 RM) |
-50.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Israel Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
4,213.84 ₪ (5,046.71 RM) |
1,372.36 ₪ (1,643.61 RM) |
-67.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,430.69 ₪ (4,108.77 RM) |
944.80 ₪ (1,131.55 RM) |
-72.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
6,706.51 ₪ (8,032.05 RM) |
2,430.68 ₪ (2,911.11 RM) |
-63.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,731.56 ₪ (6,864.41 RM) |
1,621.56 ₪ (1,942.07 RM) |
-71.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Israel Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,901.66 ₪ (3,475.18 RM) |
682.19 ₪ (817.02 RM) |
-76.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,410.92 ₪ (2,887.44 RM) |
390.85 ₪ (468.10 RM) |
-83.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Israel Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
10,657.39 ₪ (12,763.83 RM) |
3,377.32 ₪ (4,044.85 RM) |
-68.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.87 | 4.17 | -14.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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