Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Malaysia

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Cost of Living in Malaysia is 54.7% lower than in United States (without rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 63.3% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Malaysia are 80.5% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 67.9% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 48.3% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 42.8% lower than in United States

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Restaurants	United States Edit	Malaysia Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 $ (89.35 RM)	3.36 $ (15.00 RM)	-83.2 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	75.00 $ (335.06 RM)	22.38 $ (100.00 RM)	-70.2 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	11.00 $ (49.14 RM)	4.14 $ (18.49 RM)	-62.4 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	6.00 $ (26.80 RM)	3.36 $ (15.00 RM)	-44.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.00 $ (31.27 RM)	4.48 $ (20.00 RM)	-36.0 %
Cappuccino (regular)	5.18 $ (23.14 RM)	2.67 $ (11.94 RM)	-48.4 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.54 $ (11.34 RM)	0.73 $ (3.25 RM)	-71.4 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.07 $ (9.24 RM)	0.42 $ (1.86 RM)	-79.8 %
Markets	United States Edit	Malaysia Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	4.00 $ (17.85 RM)	6.36 $ (28.39 RM)	+59.0 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.27 $ (14.61 RM)	0.80 $ (3.57 RM)	-75.6 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.08 $ (9.30 RM)	0.57 $ (2.55 RM)	-72.6 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	3.75 $ (16.74 RM)	1.95 $ (8.70 RM)	-48.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.87 $ (26.22 RM)	6.17 $ (27.56 RM)	+5.1 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.45 $ (24.34 RM)	1.77 $ (7.90 RM)	-67.6 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	7.27 $ (32.48 RM)	3.53 $ (15.77 RM)	-51.5 %
Apples (1 lb)	2.39 $ (10.66 RM)	1.15 $ (5.13 RM)	-51.9 %
Banana (1 lb)	0.76 $ (3.40 RM)	0.57 $ (2.56 RM)	-24.8 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.04 $ (9.09 RM)	1.16 $ (5.19 RM)	-42.9 %
Tomato (1 lb)	2.23 $ (9.94 RM)	0.59 $ (2.63 RM)	-73.6 %
Potato (1 lb)	1.34 $ (5.99 RM)	0.42 $ (1.87 RM)	-68.9 %
Onion (1 lb)	1.39 $ (6.22 RM)	0.48 $ (2.15 RM)	-65.4 %
Lettuce (1 head)	2.18 $ (9.76 RM)	0.97 $ (4.34 RM)	-55.5 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.21 $ (9.88 RM)	0.54 $ (2.42 RM)	-75.5 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.00 $ (67.01 RM)	15.67 $ (70.00 RM)	+4.5 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	1.89 $ (8.43 RM)	2.64 $ (11.77 RM)	+39.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.54 $ (15.81 RM)	3.43 $ (15.34 RM)	-2.9 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	10.00 $ (44.68 RM)	4.03 $ (18.00 RM)	-59.7 %
Transportation	United States Edit	Malaysia Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 $ (11.17 RM)	0.67 $ (3.00 RM)	-73.1 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	65.00 $ (290.39 RM)	11.19 $ (50.00 RM)	-82.8 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	3.75 $ (16.75 RM)	0.90 $ (4.00 RM)	-76.1 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	2.80 $ (12.51 RM)	1.08 $ (4.83 RM)	-61.4 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 $ (134.03 RM)	4.48 $ (20.00 RM)	-85.1 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	3.60 $ (16.10 RM)	1.74 $ (7.77 RM)	-51.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	33,680.68 $ (150,468.46 RM)	36,933.41 $ (165,000.00 RM)	+9.7 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	26,173.14 $ (116,928.49 RM)	29,467.11 $ (131,644.30 RM)	+12.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)	United States Edit	Malaysia Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	207.11 $ (925.26 RM)	48.16 $ (215.14 RM)	-76.7 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	55.77 $ (249.16 RM)	10.00 $ (44.70 RM)	-82.1 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	71.06 $ (317.46 RM)	25.78 $ (115.16 RM)	-63.7 %
Sports And Leisure	United States Edit	Malaysia Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	46.68 $ (208.52 RM)	35.42 $ (158.25 RM)	-24.1 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	21.03 $ (93.96 RM)	6.39 $ (28.53 RM)	-69.6 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	14.00 $ (62.54 RM)	4.48 $ (20.00 RM)	-68.0 %
Childcare	United States Edit	Malaysia Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,381.66 $ (6,172.56 RM)	169.32 $ (756.43 RM)	-87.7 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	22,701.50 $ (101,418.96 RM)	6,860.66 $ (30,650.00 RM)	-69.8 %
Clothing And Shoes	United States Edit	Malaysia Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	52.29 $ (233.59 RM)	56.92 $ (254.30 RM)	+8.9 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	42.82 $ (191.32 RM)	30.92 $ (138.15 RM)	-27.8 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	89.33 $ (399.07 RM)	70.62 $ (315.50 RM)	-20.9 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	114.09 $ (509.71 RM)	60.92 $ (272.16 RM)	-46.6 %
Rent Per Month	United States Edit	Malaysia Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,762.32 $ (7,873.15 RM)	347.35 $ (1,551.78 RM)	-80.3 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,452.85 $ (6,490.60 RM)	253.65 $ (1,133.19 RM)	-82.5 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	2,950.73 $ (13,182.37 RM)	653.55 $ (2,919.73 RM)	-77.9 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,407.90 $ (10,757.28 RM)	420.65 $ (1,879.27 RM)	-82.5 %
Buy Apartment Price	United States Edit	Malaysia Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	330.89 $ (1,478.26 RM)	187.13 $ (836.01 RM)	-43.4 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	261.15 $ (1,166.69 RM)	103.42 $ (462.01 RM)	-60.4 %
Salaries And Financing	United States Edit	Malaysia Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,428.96 $ (19,786.38 RM)	929.16 $ (4,151.03 RM)	-79.0 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	6.57	4.12	-37.3 %
Last update:	November 2024	November 2024
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