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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

EURUSDMYR

Germany vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.26 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.91 EUR (3.35 USD) in Germany and 2.56 EUR (2.95 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12% lower in Malaysia.

2.91 EUR
2.56 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.06 USD) in Germany and 1.4 EUR (1.61 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Malaysia.

1.79 EUR
1.40 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.43 EUR (18.93 USD) in Germany and 8.5 EUR (9.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Malaysia.

16.43 EUR
8.50 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.91 USD) in Germany and 15.5 EUR (17.86 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Germany.

6.00 EUR
15.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.71 USD) in Germany and 4.12 EUR (4.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Malaysia.

10.16 EUR
4.12 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 EUR (10.02 USD) in Germany and 3.72 EUR (4.29 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Malaysia.

8.70 EUR
3.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.15 USD) in Germany and 2.9 EUR (3.34 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Germany.

1.00 EUR
2.90 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.46 EUR (3.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 1.93 EUR (2.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Malaysia.

3.46 EUR
1.93 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany and 3.8 EUR (4.38 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Germany.

1.59 EUR
3.80 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.07 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 32.32 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Germany.

12.07 EUR
32.32 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.61 USD) in Germany and 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25% lower in Malaysia.

1.40 EUR
1.05 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.05 USD) in Germany and 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 50% lower in Malaysia.

1.78 EUR
0.89 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.65 EUR (14.57 USD) in Germany and 12.8 EUR (14.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Germany.

12.65 EUR
12.80 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.32 USD) in Germany and 1.77 EUR (2.04 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 35% lower in Germany.

1.15 EUR
1.77 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.69 USD) in Germany and 1.2 EUR (1.38 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.47 EUR
1.20 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.26 EUR (2.6 USD) in Germany and 2.33 EUR (2.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 3% lower in Germany.

2.26 EUR
2.33 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2 USD) in Germany and 1.1 EUR (1.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Malaysia.

1.74 EUR
1.10 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 EUR (3.2 USD) in Germany and 1.5 EUR (1.73 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46% lower in Malaysia.

2.78 EUR
1.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.11 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 32.68 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Germany.

13.11 EUR
32.68 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.82 USD) in Germany and 1.31 EUR (1.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Malaysia.

3.32 EUR
1.31 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.07 USD) in Germany and 0.57 EUR (0.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Malaysia.

0.93 EUR
0.57 EUR

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.5 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.86 EUR (4.45 USD) in Germany and 2.7 EUR (3.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Malaysia.

3.86 EUR
2.70 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.02 EUR (3.48 USD) in Germany and 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Malaysia.

3.02 EUR
0.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (5.18 USD) in Germany and 3.72 EUR (4.29 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Malaysia.

4.50 EUR
3.72 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.61 USD) in Germany and 5.17 EUR (5.95 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
5.17 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.99 EUR (13.81 USD) in Germany and 4.13 EUR (4.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Malaysia.

11.99 EUR
4.13 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (80.65 USD) in Germany and 24.8 EUR (28.57 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Malaysia.

70.00 EUR
24.80 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.28 USD) in Germany and 4.13 EUR (4.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Malaysia.

15.00 EUR
4.13 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 EUR (2.98 USD) in Germany and 0.46 EUR (0.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Malaysia.

2.59 EUR
0.46 EUR

Fuel

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Germany vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.29 times more for fuel in Germany than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.64 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.64 EUR
0.60 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.72 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany and 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.72 EUR
0.42 EUR

LPG 1L

1.07 EUR
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Transportation

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Germany vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.22 times more for transportation in Germany than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59 EUR (67.97 USD) in Germany and 10.33 EUR (11.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Malaysia.

59.00 EUR
10.33 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.5 EUR (4.03 USD) in Germany and 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Malaysia.

3.50 EUR
0.62 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.75 EUR (42.34 USD) in Germany and 4.13 EUR (4.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Malaysia.

36.75 EUR
4.13 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.3 EUR (2.65 USD) in Germany and 1.03 EUR (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Malaysia.

2.30 EUR
1.03 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.76 USD) in Germany and 1.03 EUR (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Malaysia.

5.00 EUR
1.03 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 12.75 EUR (14.69 USD) in Germany and 4.55 EUR (5.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Malaysia.

12.75 EUR
4.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.13 EUR (38.17 USD) in Germany and 40.95 EUR (47.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Germany.

33.13 EUR
40.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.42 EUR (28.13 USD) in Germany and 6.63 EUR (7.64 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Malaysia.

24.42 EUR
6.63 EUR

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.7 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 1256 EUR (1447.19 USD) in Germany and 506.7 EUR (583.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Malaysia.

1 256 EUR
506.70 EUR

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 938.38 EUR (1081.11 USD) in Germany and 316.64 EUR (364.81 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Malaysia.

938.38 EUR
316.64 EUR

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 2363 EUR (2722.25 USD) in Germany and 938.09 EUR (1080.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Malaysia.

2 363 EUR
938.09 EUR

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 1689 EUR (1945.61 USD) in Germany and 553.67 EUR (637.88 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Malaysia.

1 689 EUR
553.67 EUR

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.19 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 7365 EUR (8485.21 USD) in Germany and 2660 EUR (3064.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Malaysia.

7 365 EUR
2 660 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5287 EUR (6091.04 USD) in Germany and 1305 EUR (1502.94 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Malaysia.

5 287 EUR
1 305 EUR

Salary

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Germany vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 2.54 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3022 EUR (3481.27 USD) in Germany and 1190 EUR (1370.94 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 60.6% lower in Malaysia.

3 022 EUR
1 190 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

85.5 EUR
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Two stars

84.1 EUR
30.1 EUR

Three stars

97.6 EUR
47.2 EUR

Four stars

114 EUR
89 EUR

Five stars

373 EUR
246 EUR

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

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