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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.

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Grocery

PLNMYREURCADUSD

Canada vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.04 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 14.65 PLN (4.01 USD) in Canada and 10.67 PLN (2.92 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Malaysia.

14.65 PLN
10.67 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.16 PLN (1.14 USD) in Canada and 5.83 PLN (1.59 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Canada.

4.16 PLN
5.83 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 59.57 PLN (16.28 USD) in Canada and 35.45 PLN (9.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Malaysia.

59.57 PLN
35.45 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 48.04 PLN (13.13 USD) in Canada and 64.64 PLN (17.67 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Canada.

48.04 PLN
64.64 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 46.63 PLN (12.74 USD) in Canada and 17.16 PLN (4.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Malaysia.

46.63 PLN
17.16 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 53.38 PLN (14.59 USD) in Canada and 15.51 PLN (4.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Malaysia.

53.38 PLN
15.51 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.06 PLN (2.75 USD) in Canada and 12.1 PLN (3.31 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Canada.

10.06 PLN
12.10 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.76 PLN (3.49 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 8.06 PLN (2.2 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Malaysia.

12.76 PLN
8.06 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.96 PLN (3.27 USD) in Canada and 15.85 PLN (4.33 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Canada.

11.96 PLN
15.85 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 102.95 PLN (28.14 USD) in Canada and 136.24 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Canada.

102.95 PLN
136.24 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.73 PLN (2.39 USD) in Canada and 4.36 PLN (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Malaysia.

8.73 PLN
4.36 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.9 PLN (2.71 USD) in Canada and 3.73 PLN (1.02 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Malaysia.

9.90 PLN
3.73 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 51.96 PLN (14.2 USD) in Canada and 53.39 PLN (14.59 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in Canada.

51.96 PLN
53.39 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.55 PLN (2.61 USD) in Canada and 7.39 PLN (2.02 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Malaysia.

9.55 PLN
7.39 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.28 PLN (2.81 USD) in Canada and 5 PLN (1.37 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Malaysia.

10.28 PLN
5.00 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.28 PLN (3.36 USD) in Canada and 9.73 PLN (2.66 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Malaysia.

12.28 PLN
9.73 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.81 PLN (2.41 USD) in Canada and 4.59 PLN (1.25 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Malaysia.

8.81 PLN
4.59 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 13.13 PLN (3.59 USD) in Canada and 6.25 PLN (1.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Malaysia.

13.13 PLN
6.25 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 75.59 PLN (20.66 USD) in Canada and 137.74 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Canada.

75.59 PLN
137.74 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.08 PLN (4.12 USD) in Canada and 5.46 PLN (1.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Malaysia.

15.08 PLN
5.46 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 7.13 PLN (1.95 USD) in Canada and 2.37 PLN (0.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Malaysia.

7.13 PLN
2.37 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.6 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 14.12 PLN (3.86 USD) in Canada and 11.26 PLN (3.08 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Malaysia.

14.12 PLN
11.26 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.87 PLN (2.15 USD) in Canada and 3.28 PLN (0.9 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Malaysia.

7.87 PLN
3.28 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.35 PLN (5.84 USD) in Canada and 15.51 PLN (4.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Malaysia.

21.35 PLN
15.51 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 24.02 PLN (6.57 USD) in Canada and 21.55 PLN (5.89 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Malaysia.

24.02 PLN
21.55 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 40.03 PLN (10.94 USD) in Canada and 17.24 PLN (4.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Malaysia.

40.03 PLN
17.24 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 306.93 PLN (83.89 USD) in Canada and 103.42 PLN (28.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Malaysia.

306.93 PLN
103.42 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 77.4 PLN (21.16 USD) in Canada and 17.24 PLN (4.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Malaysia.

77.40 PLN
17.24 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.01 PLN (1.64 USD) in Canada and 1.93 PLN (0.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Malaysia.

6.01 PLN
1.93 PLN

Fuel

PLNMYREURCADUSD

Canada vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.95 times more for fuel in Canada than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.08 PLN (1.12 USD) in Canada and 2.51 PLN (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Malaysia.

4.08 PLN
2.51 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.29 PLN (1.17 USD) in Canada and 1.79 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Malaysia.

4.29 PLN
1.79 PLN

LPG 1L

3.38 PLN
-

Transportation

PLNMYREURCADUSD

Canada vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.51 times more for transportation in Canada than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.36 PLN (113.8 USD) in Canada and 43.09 PLN (11.78 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Malaysia.

416.36 PLN
43.09 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.94 PLN (2.44 USD) in Canada and 2.59 PLN (0.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71% lower in Malaysia.

8.94 PLN
2.59 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 93.41 PLN (25.53 USD) in Canada and 17.24 PLN (4.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Malaysia.

93.41 PLN
17.24 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.34 PLN (1.46 USD) in Canada and 4.31 PLN (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Malaysia.

5.34 PLN
4.31 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 13.34 PLN (3.65 USD) in Canada and 4.31 PLN (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Malaysia.

13.34 PLN
4.31 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNMYREURCADUSD

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 42.7 PLN (11.67 USD) in Canada and 18.96 PLN (5.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Malaysia.

42.70 PLN
18.96 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 207.35 PLN (56.68 USD) in Canada and 170.75 PLN (46.67 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Malaysia.

207.35 PLN
170.75 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 75.74 PLN (20.7 USD) in Canada and 27.65 PLN (7.56 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Malaysia.

75.74 PLN
27.65 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNMYREURCADUSD

Canada vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.32 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 6590 PLN (1801.38 USD) in Canada and 2113 PLN (577.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Malaysia.

6 590 PLN
2 113 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 5637 PLN (1540.68 USD) in Canada and 1320 PLN (360.9 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Malaysia.

5 637 PLN
1 320 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 10757 PLN (2940.21 USD) in Canada and 3912 PLN (1069.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Malaysia.

10 757 PLN
3 912 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 9051 PLN (2474.05 USD) in Canada and 2309 PLN (631.05 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Malaysia.

9 051 PLN
2 309 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNMYREURCADUSD

Canada vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.69 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 33191 PLN (9072.31 USD) in Canada and 11091 PLN (3031.66 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Malaysia.

33 191 PLN
11 091 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 27861 PLN (7615.33 USD) in Canada and 5440 PLN (1486.83 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Malaysia.

27 861 PLN
5 440 PLN

Salary

PLNMYREURCADUSD

Canada vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 2.36 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11730 PLN (3206.17 USD) in Canada and 4962 PLN (1356.25 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 57.7% lower in Malaysia.

11 730 PLN
4 962 PLN

Hotels

PLNMYREURCADUSD

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

One star

419 PLN
-

Two stars

454 PLN
127 PLN

Three stars

615 PLN
199 PLN

Four stars

752 PLN
375 PLN

Five stars

1 506 PLN
1 039 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

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