Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Bahamas 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bahamas is 181.8% higher than in Malaysia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bahamas is 232.2% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Bahamas are 462.5% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bahamas are 326.1% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Bahamas are 127.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bahamas is 32.4% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Bahamas Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (3.37 $) |
133.35 RM (30.00 $) |
+789.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (22.50 $) |
577.85 RM (130.00 $) |
+477.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
18.00 RM (4.05 $) |
46.67 RM (10.50 $) |
+159.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (3.37 $) |
22.23 RM (5.00 $) |
+48.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (4.50 $) |
31.12 RM (7.00 $) |
+55.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.75 RM (2.64 $) |
24.45 RM (5.50 $) |
+108.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.21 RM (0.72 $) |
11.62 RM (2.61 $) |
+261.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.78 RM (0.40 $) |
8.24 RM (1.85 $) |
+362.9 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Bahamas Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.69 RM (6.45 $) |
72.20 RM (16.24 $) |
+151.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.62 RM (0.81 $) |
19.24 RM (4.33 $) |
+431.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.59 RM (0.58 $) |
11.46 RM (2.58 $) |
+342.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.57 RM (1.93 $) |
33.90 RM (7.63 $) |
+295.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.71 RM (6.01 $) |
18.44 RM (4.15 $) |
-31.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.68 RM (1.73 $) |
20.67 RM (4.65 $) |
+169.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.03 RM (3.61 $) |
35.97 RM (8.09 $) |
+124.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.41 RM (1.22 $) |
9.36 RM (2.11 $) |
+73.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.79 RM (0.63 $) |
6.39 RM (1.44 $) |
+129.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.00 RM (1.12 $) |
9.03 RM (2.03 $) |
+80.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.86 RM (0.64 $) |
12.19 RM (2.74 $) |
+325.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.04 RM (0.46 $) |
7.60 RM (1.71 $) |
+272.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.29 RM (0.52 $) |
6.10 RM (1.37 $) |
+166.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.39 RM (0.99 $) |
13.90 RM (3.13 $) |
+216.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.39 RM (0.54 $) |
11.11 RM (2.50 $) |
+363.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (16.87 $) |
111.12 RM (25.00 $) |
+48.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.98 RM (2.70 $) |
17.05 RM (3.84 $) |
+42.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.35 RM (3.45 $) |
18.77 RM (4.22 $) |
+22.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (4.05 $) |
53.34 RM (12.00 $) |
+196.3 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Bahamas Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.67 $) |
5.56 RM (1.25 $) |
+85.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (11.25 $) |
200.03 RM (45.00 $) |
+300.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.12 $) |
20.00 RM (4.50 $) |
+300.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (1.36 $) |
22.23 RM (5.00 $) |
+268.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 RM (4.50 $) |
444.50 RM (100.00 $) |
+2,122.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (1.75 $) |
24.51 RM (5.51 $) |
+215.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (37,682.79 $) |
166,687.50 RM (37,500.00 $) |
-0.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,967.95 RM (29,914.05 $) |
173,910.62 RM (39,125.00 $) |
+30.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Bahamas Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
212.02 RM (47.70 $) |
1,118.66 RM (251.67 $) |
+427.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.29 RM (9.96 $) |
293.06 RM (65.93 $) |
+561.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
113.59 RM (25.55 $) |
417.96 RM (94.03 $) |
+268.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Bahamas Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.64 RM (35.02 $) |
489.44 RM (110.11 $) |
+214.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.00 RM (6.30 $) |
266.70 RM (60.00 $) |
+852.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (4.50 $) |
68.90 RM (15.50 $) |
+244.5 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Bahamas Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
763.00 RM (171.65 $) |
2,679.34 RM (602.78 $) |
+251.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
30,772.31 RM (6,922.90 $) |
63,063.44 RM (14,187.50 $) |
+104.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Bahamas Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
252.63 RM (56.83 $) |
286.15 RM (64.38 $) |
+13.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
139.84 RM (31.46 $) |
216.69 RM (48.75 $) |
+55.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
318.57 RM (71.67 $) |
498.33 RM (112.11 $) |
+56.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
270.95 RM (60.96 $) |
494.51 RM (111.25 $) |
+82.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Bahamas Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,628.70 RM (366.41 $) |
5,861.84 RM (1,318.75 $) |
+259.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,116.70 RM (251.23 $) |
5,778.50 RM (1,300.00 $) |
+417.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,921.94 RM (657.35 $) |
15,938.50 RM (3,585.71 $) |
+445.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,921.97 RM (432.39 $) |
15,113.00 RM (3,400.00 $) |
+686.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Bahamas Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
832.50 RM (187.29 $) |
1,730.67 RM (389.35 $) |
+107.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
468.58 RM (105.42 $) |
1,263.30 RM (284.21 $) |
+169.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Bahamas Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,043.68 RM (909.72 $) |
9,078.58 RM (2,042.42 $) |
+124.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.19 | 9.04 | +115.9 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 496 | 26 |
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