Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Israel 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Israel is 114.2% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Israel is 132.4% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Israel are 215.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Israel are 226.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Israel are 59.9% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Israel is 35.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (12.52 ₪) |
89.82 RM (75.00 ₪) |
+498.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (83.50 ₪) |
359.30 RM (300.00 ₪) |
+259.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (16.70 ₪) |
67.07 RM (56.00 ₪) |
+235.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
15.00 RM (12.52 ₪) |
38.32 RM (32.00 ₪) |
+155.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (16.70 ₪) |
35.93 RM (30.00 ₪) |
+79.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.66 RM (9.74 ₪) |
17.01 RM (14.20 ₪) |
+45.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (2.72 ₪) |
12.38 RM (10.34 ₪) |
+280.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.77 RM (1.48 ₪) |
9.94 RM (8.30 ₪) |
+461.9 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.90 RM (24.13 ₪) |
31.55 RM (26.35 ₪) |
+9.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.67 RM (3.06 ₪) |
10.06 RM (8.40 ₪) |
+174.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.63 RM (2.20 ₪) |
5.53 RM (4.61 ₪) |
+110.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.71 RM (7.27 ₪) |
17.30 RM (14.44 ₪) |
+98.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.60 RM (22.21 ₪) |
29.37 RM (24.53 ₪) |
+10.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.79 RM (6.50 ₪) |
21.45 RM (17.91 ₪) |
+175.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.06 RM (13.41 ₪) |
38.14 RM (31.85 ₪) |
+137.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.41 RM (4.51 ₪) |
6.53 RM (5.46 ₪) |
+20.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.79 RM (2.33 ₪) |
4.31 RM (3.60 ₪) |
+54.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.99 RM (4.17 ₪) |
3.73 RM (3.12 ₪) |
-25.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (2.39 ₪) |
4.37 RM (3.65 ₪) |
+52.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.07 RM (1.73 ₪) |
2.95 RM (2.47 ₪) |
+42.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.33 RM (1.94 ₪) |
3.00 RM (2.51 ₪) |
+29.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.42 RM (3.69 ₪) |
8.26 RM (6.89 ₪) |
+86.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (2.00 ₪) |
6.03 RM (5.03 ₪) |
+151.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (62.62 ₪) |
53.89 RM (45.00 ₪) |
-28.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.91 RM (9.95 ₪) |
11.49 RM (9.59 ₪) |
-3.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.65 RM (13.07 ₪) |
13.88 RM (11.59 ₪) |
-11.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (15.03 ₪) |
45.51 RM (38.00 ₪) |
+152.8 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (2.50 ₪) |
7.19 RM (6.00 ₪) |
+139.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (41.75 ₪) |
269.47 RM (225.00 ₪) |
+438.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (4.17 ₪) |
20.36 RM (17.00 ₪) |
+307.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.44 RM (5.38 ₪) |
5.78 RM (4.83 ₪) |
-10.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
22.00 RM (18.37 ₪) |
131.74 RM (110.00 ₪) |
+498.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (6.49 ₪) |
32.83 RM (27.41 ₪) |
+322.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
165,000.00 RM (137,769.73 ₪) |
185,037.02 RM (154,500.00 ₪) |
+12.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,893.27 RM (110,961.63 ₪) |
186,453.87 RM (155,683.02 ₪) |
+40.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
212.59 RM (177.51 ₪) |
1,032.87 RM (862.42 ₪) |
+385.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.50 RM (37.16 ₪) |
48.91 RM (40.84 ₪) |
+9.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
113.64 RM (94.89 ₪) |
122.95 RM (102.66 ₪) |
+8.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.15 RM (129.55 ₪) |
300.25 RM (250.70 ₪) |
+93.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
27.88 RM (23.28 ₪) |
87.62 RM (73.16 ₪) |
+214.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (16.70 ₪) |
53.89 RM (45.00 ₪) |
+169.5 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
758.48 RM (633.31 ₪) |
4,403.06 RM (3,676.41 ₪) |
+480.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,876.19 RM (24,945.66 ₪) |
52,152.57 RM (43,545.73 ₪) |
+74.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.21 RM (212.26 ₪) |
392.66 RM (327.86 ₪) |
+54.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.66 RM (118.28 ₪) |
248.56 RM (207.54 ₪) |
+75.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
320.78 RM (267.84 ₪) |
503.94 RM (420.78 ₪) |
+57.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
276.38 RM (230.77 ₪) |
555.44 RM (463.78 ₪) |
+101.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,643.61 RM (1,372.36 ₪) |
5,046.71 RM (4,213.84 ₪) |
+207.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,131.55 RM (944.80 ₪) |
4,108.77 RM (3,430.69 ₪) |
+263.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,911.11 RM (2,430.68 ₪) |
8,032.05 RM (6,706.51 ₪) |
+175.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,942.07 RM (1,621.56 ₪) |
6,864.41 RM (5,731.56 ₪) |
+253.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
817.02 RM (682.19 ₪) |
3,475.18 RM (2,901.66 ₪) |
+325.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
468.10 RM (390.85 ₪) |
2,887.44 RM (2,410.92 ₪) |
+516.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Israel Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,044.85 RM (3,377.32 ₪) |
12,763.83 RM (10,657.39 ₪) |
+215.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.17 | 4.87 | +16.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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