Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Denmark 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Denmark is 142.5% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Denmark is 159.9% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Denmark are 239.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Denmark are 291.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Denmark are 75.9% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Denmark is 64.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Denmark Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (22.35 kr) |
100.67 RM (150.00 kr) |
+571.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (149.01 kr) |
469.78 RM (700.00 kr) |
+369.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (29.80 kr) |
65.12 RM (97.04 kr) |
+225.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (22.35 kr) |
36.91 RM (55.00 kr) |
+146.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (29.80 kr) |
33.56 RM (50.00 kr) |
+67.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.66 RM (17.37 kr) |
27.50 RM (40.98 kr) |
+135.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (4.85 kr) |
17.64 RM (26.28 kr) |
+441.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.77 RM (2.64 kr) |
13.54 RM (20.18 kr) |
+665.6 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.90 RM (43.06 kr) |
34.55 RM (51.48 kr) |
+19.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.67 RM (5.47 kr) |
13.24 RM (19.72 kr) |
+260.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.63 RM (3.92 kr) |
4.88 RM (7.27 kr) |
+85.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.71 RM (12.98 kr) |
21.82 RM (32.52 kr) |
+150.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.60 RM (39.63 kr) |
28.21 RM (42.04 kr) |
+6.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.79 RM (11.60 kr) |
22.98 RM (34.24 kr) |
+195.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.06 RM (23.93 kr) |
34.38 RM (51.23 kr) |
+114.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.41 RM (8.06 kr) |
6.38 RM (9.51 kr) |
+18.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.79 RM (4.16 kr) |
6.67 RM (9.93 kr) |
+138.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.99 RM (7.44 kr) |
7.14 RM (10.64 kr) |
+43.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (4.27 kr) |
9.34 RM (13.92 kr) |
+226.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.07 RM (3.09 kr) |
4.37 RM (6.52 kr) |
+111.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.33 RM (3.47 kr) |
3.86 RM (5.76 kr) |
+66.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.42 RM (6.59 kr) |
9.20 RM (13.71 kr) |
+108.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (3.57 kr) |
6.26 RM (9.32 kr) |
+161.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (111.75 kr) |
43.62 RM (65.00 kr) |
-41.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.91 RM (17.75 kr) |
8.05 RM (12.00 kr) |
-32.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.65 RM (23.33 kr) |
10.84 RM (16.15 kr) |
-30.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (26.82 kr) |
41.61 RM (62.00 kr) |
+131.2 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (4.47 kr) |
16.11 RM (24.00 kr) |
+436.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (74.50 kr) |
402.67 RM (600.00 kr) |
+705.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (7.45 kr) |
33.56 RM (50.00 kr) |
+571.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.44 RM (9.59 kr) |
16.20 RM (24.14 kr) |
+151.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
22.00 RM (32.78 kr) |
335.56 RM (500.00 kr) |
+1,425.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (11.58 kr) |
36.28 RM (54.06 kr) |
+366.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
165,000.00 RM (245,860.06 kr) |
214,756.31 RM (320,000.00 kr) |
+30.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,893.27 RM (198,019.07 kr) |
220,386.73 RM (328,389.67 kr) |
+65.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
212.59 RM (316.78 kr) |
999.16 RM (1,488.81 kr) |
+370.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.50 RM (66.31 kr) |
85.69 RM (127.69 kr) |
+92.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
113.64 RM (169.34 kr) |
178.62 RM (266.15 kr) |
+57.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.15 RM (231.19 kr) |
190.29 RM (283.54 kr) |
+22.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
27.88 RM (41.55 kr) |
137.91 RM (205.50 kr) |
+394.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (29.80 kr) |
83.89 RM (125.00 kr) |
+319.4 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
758.48 RM (1,130.19 kr) |
2,338.16 RM (3,484.00 kr) |
+208.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,876.19 RM (44,517.35 kr) |
30,656.21 RM (45,679.62 kr) |
+2.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.21 RM (378.79 kr) |
504.86 RM (752.27 kr) |
+98.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.66 RM (211.09 kr) |
205.49 RM (306.20 kr) |
+45.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
320.78 RM (477.98 kr) |
533.05 RM (794.27 kr) |
+66.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
276.38 RM (411.83 kr) |
750.58 RM (1,118.40 kr) |
+171.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,643.61 RM (2,449.08 kr) |
5,183.21 RM (7,723.30 kr) |
+215.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,131.55 RM (1,686.07 kr) |
4,030.49 RM (6,005.67 kr) |
+256.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,911.11 RM (4,337.73 kr) |
9,355.71 RM (13,940.58 kr) |
+221.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,942.07 RM (2,893.80 kr) |
7,313.90 RM (10,898.16 kr) |
+276.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
817.02 RM (1,217.41 kr) |
2,318.77 RM (3,455.11 kr) |
+183.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
468.10 RM (697.50 kr) |
1,656.95 RM (2,468.96 kr) |
+254.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Denmark Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,044.85 RM (6,027.07 kr) |
17,271.94 RM (25,736.25 kr) |
+327.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.17 | 4.20 | +0.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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