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Cost of Living in Malaysia

October 08, 2019

Nur Hafiza Abu Bakar

Living costs in Malaysia are generally lower than compared to most countries, especially if you are converting currencies from Dollars, Pound or Euro. You can buy more items or spend the same amount of money for a longer period of time with similar benefits than in countries with a strong currency rate.

Rental, domestic services such as cooking, housekeeping and high quality medical care in Malaysia can be very affordable compared to what you are used to.

One of the major magical ingredients to any standard of living is the food and you won’t be disappointed when it comes to Malaysia. Despite the variety of food, it’s high in quality and sold at low prices.

Living costs in Malaysia are generally lower than compared to most countries, especially if you are converting currencies from Dollars, Pound or Euro. You can buy more items or spend the same amount of money for a longer period of time with similar benefits than in countries with a strong currency rate.

Rental, domestic services such as cooking, housekeeping and high quality medical care in Malaysia can be very affordable compared to what you are used to.

One of the major magical ingredients to any standard of living is the food and you won’t be disappointed when it comes to Malaysia. Despite the variety of food, it’s high in quality and sold at low prices.

 

Price index of general Items  

GENERAL ITEMS

Price in Malaysian Ringgit (RM)

Prices in

US Dollar

(USD)

Combo meal at McDonald’s or similar

12 RM

3.60 USD

Meal at an inexpensive restaurant

8 RM

3.40 USD

Rent for a Room in City Centre (per month)

900 RM

274 USD

Rent for a Room outside of City Centre (per month)

600 RM

182 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

2 RM

0.60 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

3 RM

0.90 USD

Gasoline (1 litre)

1.90 RM

0.57 USD

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment               

150 RM

45 USD

Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

150 RM

45 USD

 

The current exchange rate is Three Malaysian Ringgit is equal to One US Dollar.

As the above table shows some of the monthly and daily expenses that you will face as an individual or as a group, it can help you estimate the general cost of living in Malaysia.

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