Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: Canada vs. Malaysia

Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Malaysia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
TorontoToronto
Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur

Table of contents

Grocery

PLNEURCADUSDMYR

Canada vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.01 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 13.16 PLN (3.39 USD) in Canada and 10.31 PLN (2.66 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Malaysia.

13.16 PLN
10.31 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.49 PLN (1.16 USD) in Canada and 5.64 PLN (1.45 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Canada.

4.49 PLN
5.64 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 49.65 PLN (12.8 USD) in Canada and 37.05 PLN (9.55 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Malaysia.

49.65 PLN
37.05 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 44.21 PLN (11.39 USD) in Canada and 61.26 PLN (15.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Canada.

44.21 PLN
61.26 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 43.18 PLN (11.13 USD) in Canada and 15.07 PLN (3.88 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Malaysia.

43.18 PLN
15.07 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 46.7 PLN (12.04 USD) in Canada and 15.75 PLN (4.06 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Malaysia.

46.70 PLN
15.75 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.39 PLN (2.16 USD) in Canada and 10 PLN (2.58 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Canada.

8.39 PLN
10.00 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.78 PLN (3.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 6.95 PLN (1.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 41% lower in Malaysia.

11.78 PLN
6.95 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.96 PLN (2.57 USD) in Canada and 13.91 PLN (3.58 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Canada.

9.96 PLN
13.91 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 109.17 PLN (28.14 USD) in Canada and 144.48 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Canada.

109.17 PLN
144.48 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.99 PLN (2.32 USD) in Canada and 3.53 PLN (0.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Malaysia.

8.99 PLN
3.53 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.2 PLN (2.37 USD) in Canada and 3.14 PLN (0.81 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Malaysia.

9.20 PLN
3.14 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 42.18 PLN (10.87 USD) in Canada and 35.05 PLN (9.03 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Malaysia.

42.18 PLN
35.05 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.77 PLN (2.52 USD) in Canada and 6.53 PLN (1.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Malaysia.

9.77 PLN
6.53 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.66 PLN (2.49 USD) in Canada and 3.45 PLN (0.89 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Malaysia.

9.66 PLN
3.45 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.1 PLN (3.12 USD) in Canada and 10.84 PLN (2.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Malaysia.

12.10 PLN
10.84 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 9.66 PLN (2.49 USD) in Canada and 3.75 PLN (0.97 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Malaysia.

9.66 PLN
3.75 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.07 PLN (2.85 USD) in Canada and 5.25 PLN (1.35 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Malaysia.

11.07 PLN
5.25 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 80.15 PLN (20.66 USD) in Canada and 146.07 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Canada.

80.15 PLN
146.07 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.64 PLN (3.52 USD) in Canada and 5.45 PLN (1.41 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60% lower in Malaysia.

13.64 PLN
5.45 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.06 PLN (1.56 USD) in Canada and 2.51 PLN (0.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Malaysia.

6.06 PLN
2.51 PLN

Restaurant

PLNEURCADUSDMYR

Canada vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.01 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.24 PLN (3.41 USD) in Canada and 10.66 PLN (2.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Malaysia.

13.24 PLN
10.66 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.26 PLN (1.87 USD) in Canada and 2.35 PLN (0.61 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Malaysia.

7.26 PLN
2.35 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.66 PLN (5.58 USD) in Canada and 15.75 PLN (4.06 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Malaysia.

21.66 PLN
15.75 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 24.36 PLN (6.28 USD) in Canada and 17.5 PLN (4.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Malaysia.

24.36 PLN
17.50 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.19 PLN (9.07 USD) in Canada and 15.75 PLN (4.06 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Malaysia.

35.19 PLN
15.75 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 324.86 PLN (83.73 USD) in Canada and 87.51 PLN (22.56 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Malaysia.

324.86 PLN
87.51 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 62.27 PLN (16.05 USD) in Canada and 13.13 PLN (3.38 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Malaysia.

62.27 PLN
13.13 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.77 PLN (1.49 USD) in Canada and 1.52 PLN (0.39 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Malaysia.

5.77 PLN
1.52 PLN

Fuel

PLNEURCADUSDMYR

Canada vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.07 times more for fuel in Canada than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.62 PLN (1.19 USD) in Canada and 2.71 PLN (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Malaysia.

4.62 PLN
2.71 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.89 PLN (1.26 USD) in Canada and 1.89 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Malaysia.

4.89 PLN
1.89 PLN

LPG 1L

3.64 PLN
-

Transportation

PLNEURCADUSDMYR

Canada vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.79 times more for transportation in Canada than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 422.32 PLN (108.85 USD) in Canada and 43.75 PLN (11.28 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Malaysia.

422.32 PLN
43.75 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.8 PLN (2.27 USD) in Canada and 2.63 PLN (0.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Malaysia.

8.80 PLN
2.63 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 83.92 PLN (21.63 USD) in Canada and 13.13 PLN (3.38 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Malaysia.

83.92 PLN
13.13 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.74 PLN (1.22 USD) in Canada and 4.38 PLN (1.13 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Malaysia.

4.74 PLN
4.38 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.1 PLN (3.12 USD) in Canada and 4.38 PLN (1.13 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Malaysia.

12.10 PLN
4.38 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNEURCADUSDMYR

Canada vs. Malaysia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 40.61 PLN (10.47 USD) in Canada and 17.5 PLN (4.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Malaysia.

40.61 PLN
17.50 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 170.01 PLN (43.82 USD) in Canada and 160.47 PLN (41.36 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Malaysia.

170.01 PLN
160.47 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 64.35 PLN (16.59 USD) in Canada and 30.63 PLN (7.89 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Malaysia.

64.35 PLN
30.63 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNEURCADUSDMYR

Canada vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.55 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in Malaysia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 6576 PLN (1695.04 USD) in Canada and 1830 PLN (471.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Malaysia.

6 576 PLN
1 830 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 5523 PLN (1423.59 USD) in Canada and 1096 PLN (282.48 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Malaysia.

5 523 PLN
1 096 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 10513 PLN (2709.71 USD) in Canada and 3794 PLN (977.89 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Malaysia.

10 513 PLN
3 794 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 8558 PLN (2205.97 USD) in Canada and 2065 PLN (532.17 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Malaysia.

8 558 PLN
2 065 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNEURCADUSDMYR

Canada vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.47 times more for buying an apartment in Canada than in Malaysia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 34537 PLN (8902.07 USD) in Canada and 9087 PLN (2342.15 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Malaysia.

34 537 PLN
9 087 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 27088 PLN (6982.04 USD) in Canada and 4691 PLN (1209.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Malaysia.

27 088 PLN
4 691 PLN

Salary

PLNEURCADUSDMYR

Canada vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 2.29 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11446 PLN (2950.29 USD) in Canada and 5006 PLN (1290.29 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 56.3% lower in Malaysia.

11 446 PLN
5 006 PLN

Hotels

PLNEURCADUSDMYR

Canada vs. Malaysia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

445 PLN
-

Two stars

482 PLN
135 PLN

Three stars

653 PLN
211 PLN

Four stars

798 PLN
398 PLN

Five stars

1 597 PLN
1 101 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in Canada Prices in Malaysia

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagCanada vs.
flagBeninflagUnited States vs.
flagBangladeshflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagBelgiumflagCanada vs.
flagBurkina FasoflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagCook IslandsflagUnited States vs.
flagLiberiaflagCanada vs.
flagFijiflagCanada vs.
flagCuraçao