Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 105.2% higher than in Malaysia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 133.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 264.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 169.5% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 84.4% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 63.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (5.38 A$) |
69.68 RM (25.00 A$) |
+364.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (35.88 A$) |
334.45 RM (120.00 A$) |
+234.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
18.00 RM (6.46 A$) |
41.81 RM (15.00 A$) |
+132.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (5.38 A$) |
27.87 RM (10.00 A$) |
+85.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (7.18 A$) |
30.66 RM (11.00 A$) |
+53.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.75 RM (4.22 A$) |
14.89 RM (5.34 A$) |
+26.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.20 RM (1.15 A$) |
11.31 RM (4.06 A$) |
+253.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.79 RM (0.64 A$) |
9.27 RM (3.32 A$) |
+418.8 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.65 RM (10.28 A$) |
24.89 RM (8.93 A$) |
-13.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.62 RM (1.30 A$) |
9.47 RM (3.40 A$) |
+161.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.59 RM (0.93 A$) |
4.02 RM (1.44 A$) |
+55.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.56 RM (3.07 A$) |
18.17 RM (6.52 A$) |
+112.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.71 RM (9.58 A$) |
17.51 RM (6.28 A$) |
-34.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.68 RM (2.76 A$) |
16.48 RM (5.91 A$) |
+114.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.03 RM (5.75 A$) |
26.97 RM (9.68 A$) |
+68.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.41 RM (1.94 A$) |
6.18 RM (2.22 A$) |
+14.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.77 RM (0.99 A$) |
5.29 RM (1.90 A$) |
+91.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.00 RM (1.79 A$) |
5.65 RM (2.03 A$) |
+13.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.86 RM (1.03 A$) |
8.23 RM (2.95 A$) |
+187.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.04 RM (0.73 A$) |
4.75 RM (1.70 A$) |
+132.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.29 RM (0.82 A$) |
4.16 RM (1.49 A$) |
+81.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.39 RM (1.58 A$) |
9.33 RM (3.35 A$) |
+112.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.39 RM (0.86 A$) |
6.54 RM (2.35 A$) |
+173.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (26.91 A$) |
55.74 RM (20.00 A$) |
-25.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.98 RM (4.30 A$) |
19.39 RM (6.96 A$) |
+61.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.35 RM (5.51 A$) |
21.30 RM (7.64 A$) |
+38.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (6.46 A$) |
133.75 RM (47.99 A$) |
+643.1 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (1.08 A$) |
13.38 RM (4.80 A$) |
+345.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (17.94 A$) |
418.06 RM (150.00 A$) |
+736.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.79 A$) |
16.72 RM (6.00 A$) |
+234.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (2.17 A$) |
13.01 RM (4.67 A$) |
+115.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 RM (7.18 A$) |
161.65 RM (58.00 A$) |
+708.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (2.79 A$) |
19.37 RM (6.95 A$) |
+149.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (60,098.41 A$) |
123,811.14 RM (44,423.00 A$) |
-26.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,967.95 RM (47,708.43 A$) |
96,880.36 RM (34,760.33 A$) |
-27.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
212.02 RM (76.07 A$) |
748.06 RM (268.40 A$) |
+252.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.35 RM (15.91 A$) |
113.99 RM (40.90 A$) |
+157.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
113.48 RM (40.72 A$) |
226.24 RM (81.17 A$) |
+99.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.64 RM (55.84 A$) |
201.24 RM (72.21 A$) |
+29.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.00 RM (10.05 A$) |
70.89 RM (25.44 A$) |
+153.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (7.18 A$) |
58.53 RM (21.00 A$) |
+192.6 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
763.00 RM (273.76 A$) |
6,825.85 RM (2,449.09 A$) |
+794.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
30,772.31 RM (11,041.00 A$) |
54,228.50 RM (19,456.99 A$) |
+76.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
252.61 RM (90.63 A$) |
308.23 RM (110.59 A$) |
+22.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
139.84 RM (50.18 A$) |
218.25 RM (78.31 A$) |
+56.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
318.26 RM (114.19 A$) |
436.87 RM (156.75 A$) |
+37.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
269.25 RM (96.61 A$) |
472.68 RM (169.59 A$) |
+75.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,628.70 RM (584.37 A$) |
5,857.28 RM (2,101.57 A$) |
+259.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,115.71 RM (400.31 A$) |
4,673.65 RM (1,676.89 A$) |
+318.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,921.72 RM (1,048.30 A$) |
9,866.76 RM (3,540.16 A$) |
+237.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,933.17 RM (693.61 A$) |
7,288.61 RM (2,615.13 A$) |
+277.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
832.50 RM (298.70 A$) |
2,650.58 RM (951.02 A$) |
+218.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
468.58 RM (168.12 A$) |
1,976.22 RM (709.06 A$) |
+321.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,055.01 RM (1,454.92 A$) |
15,476.84 RM (5,553.04 A$) |
+281.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.19 | 6.37 | +51.8 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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