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Cost of Living & Prices:
Spain 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

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Spain vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.37 times less for grocery shopping in Spain than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.28 EUR (2.67 USD) in Spain and 2.5 EUR (2.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Spain.

2.28 EUR
2.50 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.22 USD) in Spain and 1.37 EUR (1.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Malaysia.

1.89 EUR
1.37 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.61 EUR (17.13 USD) in Spain and 8.32 EUR (9.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Malaysia.

14.61 EUR
8.32 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.95 EUR (8.15 USD) in Spain and 15.16 EUR (17.78 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Spain.

6.95 EUR
15.16 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.78 EUR (9.12 USD) in Spain and 4.03 EUR (4.72 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Malaysia.

7.78 EUR
4.03 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6 EUR (7.03 USD) in Spain and 3.64 EUR (4.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Malaysia.

6.00 EUR
3.64 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Spain and 2.84 EUR (3.33 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Spain.

1.21 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.97 EUR (3.48 USD) for 12 eggs in Spain and 1.89 EUR (2.22 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Malaysia.

2.97 EUR
1.89 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.96 EUR (2.3 USD) in Spain and 3.72 EUR (4.36 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Spain.

1.96 EUR
3.72 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 14.06 EUR (16.48 USD) in Spain and 31.76 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Spain.

14.06 EUR
31.76 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.4 USD) in Spain and 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.19 EUR
1.02 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Spain and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Malaysia.

1.47 EUR
0.88 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.58 EUR (14.75 USD) in Spain and 12.52 EUR (14.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Malaysia.

12.58 EUR
12.52 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Spain and 1.73 EUR (2.03 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Spain.

1.06 EUR
1.73 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Spain and 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.84 EUR
1.17 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in Spain and 2.28 EUR (2.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Spain.

2.23 EUR
2.28 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.8 EUR (2.11 USD) in Spain and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 40% lower in Malaysia.

1.80 EUR
1.08 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Spain and 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Spain.

1.46 EUR
1.47 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 9.37 EUR (10.98 USD) in Spain and 32.11 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Spain.

9.37 EUR
32.11 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.38 EUR (2.79 USD) in Spain and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Malaysia.

2.38 EUR
1.28 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in Spain and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.84 EUR
0.56 EUR

Restaurant

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Spain vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.22 times more for meals in restaurants in Spain than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.72 EUR (3.19 USD) in Spain and 2.64 EUR (3.1 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Malaysia.

2.72 EUR
2.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.73 EUR (3.2 USD) in Spain and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Malaysia.

2.73 EUR
0.77 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.5 EUR (4.1 USD) in Spain and 3.64 EUR (4.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Spain.

3.50 EUR
3.64 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.69 USD) in Spain and 5.05 EUR (5.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Spain.

4.00 EUR
5.05 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.72 USD) in Spain and 4.04 EUR (4.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Malaysia.

10.00 EUR
4.04 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (70.34 USD) in Spain and 24.26 EUR (28.44 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Malaysia.

60.00 EUR
24.26 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.59 USD) in Spain and 4.04 EUR (4.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Malaysia.

15.00 EUR
4.04 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in Spain and 0.45 EUR (0.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Malaysia.

1.85 EUR
0.45 EUR

Fuel

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Spain vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.89 times more for fuel in Spain than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Spain and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Malaysia.

1.42 EUR
0.59 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Spain and 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 72% lower in Malaysia.

1.50 EUR
0.42 EUR

LPG 1L

0.94 EUR
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Transportation

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Spain vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.4 times more for transportation in Spain than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 42.5 EUR (49.83 USD) in Spain and 10.11 EUR (11.85 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Malaysia.

42.50 EUR
10.11 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in Spain and 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.50 EUR
0.61 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25 EUR (29.31 USD) in Spain and 4.04 EUR (4.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Malaysia.

25.00 EUR
4.04 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in Spain and 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.30 EUR
1.01 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.5 EUR (4.1 USD) in Spain and 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Malaysia.

3.50 EUR
1.01 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10 EUR (11.72 USD) in Spain and 4.45 EUR (5.21 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Malaysia.

10.00 EUR
4.45 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.82 EUR (53.72 USD) in Spain and 40.05 EUR (46.96 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Malaysia.

45.82 EUR
40.05 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.33 EUR (17.97 USD) in Spain and 6.49 EUR (7.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Malaysia.

15.33 EUR
6.49 EUR

Flats for rent

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Spain vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.91 times more for renting an apartment in Spain 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 1412 EUR (1655.45 USD) in Spain and 495.63 EUR (581.05 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Malaysia.

1 412 EUR
495.63 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 980.31 EUR (1149.28 USD) in Spain and 309.73 EUR (363.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Malaysia.

980.31 EUR
309.73 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 2531 EUR (2967.54 USD) in Spain and 917.59 EUR (1075.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Malaysia.

2 531 EUR
917.59 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 1673 EUR (1960.97 USD) in Spain and 541.57 EUR (634.92 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Malaysia.

1 673 EUR
541.57 EUR

Flats for sale

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Spain vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.83 times more for buying an apartment in Spain 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 6817 EUR (7992.14 USD) in Spain and 2602 EUR (3050.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Malaysia.

6 817 EUR
2 602 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 4162 EUR (4879.29 USD) in Spain and 1276 EUR (1495.96 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Malaysia.

4 162 EUR
1 276 EUR

Salary

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Spain vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Spain is 1.83 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2135 EUR (2502.78 USD) in Spain and 1164 EUR (1364.58 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 45.5% lower in Malaysia.

2 135 EUR
1 164 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

92.5 EUR
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Two stars

105 EUR
29.6 EUR

Three stars

147 EUR
46.4 EUR

Four stars

186 EUR
87.5 EUR

Five stars

389 EUR
242 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Spain: 20 cities, 1357 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels

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