Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 14.9% higher than in Nigeria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 18.2% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 64.7% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 6.0% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 20.6% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 762.4% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.09 $ (9.20 RM) |
3.40 $ (15.00 RM) |
+63.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.31 $ (151.32 RM) |
22.67 $ (100.00 RM) |
-33.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.58 $ (24.61 RM) |
4.53 $ (20.00 RM) |
-18.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.89 $ (3.94 RM) |
3.40 $ (15.00 RM) |
+281.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.29 $ (5.71 RM) |
4.53 $ (20.00 RM) |
+250.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.07 $ (9.12 RM) |
2.64 $ (11.66 RM) |
+27.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.37 $ (1.64 RM) |
0.74 $ (3.26 RM) |
+98.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.24 $ (1.05 RM) |
0.40 $ (1.77 RM) |
+68.8 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.50 $ (46.34 RM) |
6.55 $ (28.90 RM) |
-37.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (5.13 RM) |
0.83 $ (3.67 RM) |
-28.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (4.71 RM) |
0.60 $ (2.63 RM) |
-44.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.89 $ (8.33 RM) |
1.97 $ (8.71 RM) |
+4.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.19 $ (9.66 RM) |
6.03 $ (26.60 RM) |
+175.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.03 $ (8.96 RM) |
1.77 $ (7.79 RM) |
-13.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.05 $ (9.02 RM) |
3.64 $ (16.06 RM) |
+78.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.63 $ (7.18 RM) |
1.23 $ (5.41 RM) |
-24.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.98 $ (4.31 RM) |
0.63 $ (2.79 RM) |
-35.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (3.08 RM) |
1.13 $ (4.99 RM) |
+62.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (3.97 RM) |
0.65 $ (2.87 RM) |
-27.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (3.96 RM) |
0.47 $ (2.07 RM) |
-47.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (3.60 RM) |
0.53 $ (2.33 RM) |
-35.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.84 $ (3.72 RM) |
1.00 $ (4.42 RM) |
+18.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.50 $ (2.19 RM) |
0.54 $ (2.40 RM) |
+9.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.20 $ (18.53 RM) |
17.00 $ (75.00 RM) |
+304.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.89 $ (3.93 RM) |
2.70 $ (11.91 RM) |
+202.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.11 $ (4.89 RM) |
3.55 $ (15.65 RM) |
+220.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.29 $ (5.71 RM) |
4.08 $ (18.00 RM) |
+215.4 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.56 $ (2.45 RM) |
0.68 $ (3.00 RM) |
+22.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
34.22 $ (150.97 RM) |
11.34 $ (50.00 RM) |
-66.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.89 $ (3.94 RM) |
1.13 $ (5.00 RM) |
+27.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.73 $ (12.03 RM) |
1.46 $ (6.44 RM) |
-46.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (19.14 RM) |
4.99 $ (22.00 RM) |
+14.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.56 $ (11.31 RM) |
1.76 $ (7.77 RM) |
-31.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
16,572.00 $ (73,099.08 RM) |
37,406.48 $ (165,000.00 RM) |
+125.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,040.84 $ (97,222.13 RM) |
30,127.70 $ (132,893.27 RM) |
+36.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
33.14 $ (146.16 RM) |
48.20 $ (212.59 RM) |
+45.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.86 $ (43.48 RM) |
10.09 $ (44.50 RM) |
+2.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
31.24 $ (137.81 RM) |
25.76 $ (113.64 RM) |
-17.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
31.58 $ (139.29 RM) |
35.17 $ (155.15 RM) |
+11.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
8.55 $ (37.71 RM) |
6.32 $ (27.88 RM) |
-26.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
6.47 $ (28.55 RM) |
4.53 $ (20.00 RM) |
-29.9 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
75.13 $ (331.42 RM) |
171.95 $ (758.48 RM) |
+128.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,626.99 $ (7,176.66 RM) |
6,773.11 $ (29,876.19 RM) |
+316.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
17.91 $ (79.00 RM) |
57.63 $ (254.21 RM) |
+221.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.85 $ (118.44 RM) |
32.12 $ (141.66 RM) |
+19.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
54.64 $ (241.02 RM) |
72.72 $ (320.78 RM) |
+33.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
56.54 $ (249.41 RM) |
62.66 $ (276.38 RM) |
+10.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
883.50 $ (3,897.11 RM) |
372.62 $ (1,643.61 RM) |
-57.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
553.35 $ (2,440.83 RM) |
256.53 $ (1,131.55 RM) |
-53.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,178.43 $ (9,609.06 RM) |
659.97 $ (2,911.11 RM) |
-69.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,279.07 $ (5,641.98 RM) |
440.28 $ (1,942.07 RM) |
-65.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
139.30 $ (614.47 RM) |
185.22 $ (817.02 RM) |
+33.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
102.29 $ (451.20 RM) |
106.12 $ (468.10 RM) |
+3.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
129.98 $ (573.34 RM) |
916.99 $ (4,044.85 RM) |
+605.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.60 | 4.17 | -76.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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