Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany 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
Germany vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.23 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in Malaysia.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 12.39 PLN (3.44 USD) in Germany and 10.61 PLN (2.95 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Malaysia.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.62 PLN (2.12 USD) in Germany and 5.8 PLN (1.61 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Malaysia.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 69.95 PLN (19.45 USD) in Germany and 35.25 PLN (9.8 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Malaysia.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.54 PLN (7.1 USD) in Germany and 64.28 PLN (17.87 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Germany.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 43.25 PLN (12.03 USD) in Germany and 17.06 PLN (4.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Malaysia.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 37.04 PLN (10.3 USD) in Germany and 15.43 PLN (4.29 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Malaysia.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.26 PLN (1.18 USD) in Germany and 12.03 PLN (3.35 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Germany.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 14.73 PLN (4.1 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 8.01 PLN (2.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Malaysia.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.77 PLN (1.88 USD) in Germany and 15.76 PLN (4.38 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57% lower in Germany.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 50.02 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany and 133.92 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Germany.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 5.96 PLN (1.66 USD) in Germany and 4.34 PLN (1.21 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Malaysia.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.58 PLN (2.11 USD) in Germany and 3.71 PLN (1.03 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Malaysia.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 53.85 PLN (14.97 USD) in Germany and 53.1 PLN (14.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Malaysia.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 4.9 PLN (1.36 USD) in Germany and 7.35 PLN (2.04 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Germany.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 6.26 PLN (1.74 USD) in Germany and 4.97 PLN (1.38 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Malaysia.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 9.62 PLN (2.68 USD) in Germany and 9.68 PLN (2.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Germany.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.41 PLN (2.06 USD) in Germany and 4.56 PLN (1.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Malaysia.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 11.83 PLN (3.29 USD) in Germany and 6.21 PLN (1.73 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Malaysia.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 54.3 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany and 135.4 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Germany.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.13 PLN (3.93 USD) in Germany and 5.43 PLN (1.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Malaysia.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.96 PLN (1.1 USD) in Germany and 2.36 PLN (0.66 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Malaysia.
Restaurant
Germany vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.57 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Malaysia.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 16.43 PLN (4.57 USD) in Germany and 11.2 PLN (3.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Malaysia.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.86 PLN (3.58 USD) in Germany and 3.26 PLN (0.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Malaysia.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 19.16 PLN (5.33 USD) in Germany and 15.43 PLN (4.29 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Malaysia.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.03 PLN (4.74 USD) in Germany and 21.43 PLN (5.96 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Germany.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 51.04 PLN (14.19 USD) in Germany and 17.14 PLN (4.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Malaysia.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 298 PLN (82.86 USD) in Germany and 102.85 PLN (28.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Malaysia.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 63.86 PLN (17.76 USD) in Germany and 17.14 PLN (4.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Malaysia.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.03 PLN (3.07 USD) in Germany and 1.92 PLN (0.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Malaysia.
Fuel
Germany vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.3 times more for fuel in Germany than in Malaysia.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 6.8 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany and 2.47 PLN (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Malaysia.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 7.11 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany and 1.75 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Malaysia.
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Transportation
Germany vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.38 times more for transportation in Germany than in Malaysia.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 251.17 PLN (69.84 USD) in Germany and 42.85 PLN (11.92 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Malaysia.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.9 PLN (4.14 USD) in Germany and 2.57 PLN (0.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Malaysia.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 156.45 PLN (43.5 USD) in Germany and 17.14 PLN (4.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 89% lower in Malaysia.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 9.79 PLN (2.72 USD) in Germany and 4.29 PLN (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Malaysia.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.29 PLN (5.92 USD) in Germany and 4.29 PLN (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Malaysia.
Sports & entertainment
Germany vs. Malaysia - costs related to entertainment and sports.
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 54.28 PLN (15.09 USD) in Germany and 18.86 PLN (5.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Malaysia.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 141.04 PLN (39.22 USD) in Germany and 169.8 PLN (47.22 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Germany.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 103.96 PLN (28.91 USD) in Germany and 27.49 PLN (7.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Malaysia.
Flats for rent
Germany vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.77 times more for renting an apartment in Germany 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 5348 PLN (1486.98 USD) in Germany and 2101 PLN (584.25 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Malaysia.
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 3995 PLN (1110.84 USD) in Germany and 1313 PLN (365.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Malaysia.
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 10059 PLN (2797.11 USD) in Germany and 3890 PLN (1081.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Malaysia.
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 7189 PLN (1999.11 USD) in Germany and 2296 PLN (638.42 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Malaysia.
Flats for sale
Germany vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.28 times more for buying an apartment in Germany 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 31354 PLN (8718.55 USD) in Germany and 11030 PLN (3067.06 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Malaysia.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 22507 PLN (6258.54 USD) in Germany and 5409 PLN (1504.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76% lower in Malaysia.
Salary
Germany vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 2.61 times higher than in Malaysia.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 12864 PLN (3577.01 USD) in Germany and 4934 PLN (1372.09 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 61.6% lower in Malaysia.
Hotels
Germany vs. Malaysia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels