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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.01 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.37 EUR (2.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.38 EUR (2.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.37 EUR
2.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.3 EUR (1.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Malaysia.

1.49 EUR
1.30 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.25 EUR (14.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.56 EUR (10.01 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Malaysia.

12.25 EUR
8.56 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.57 EUR (12.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.15 EUR (16.55 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.57 EUR
14.15 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.97 EUR (9.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.48 EUR (4.07 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Malaysia.

7.97 EUR
3.48 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.44 EUR (18.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.64 EUR (4.26 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Malaysia.

15.44 EUR
3.64 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.35 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.31 EUR (2.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Malaysia.

2.35 EUR
2.31 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.05 EUR (3.57 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.61 EUR (1.88 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Malaysia.

3.05 EUR
1.61 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.8 EUR (3.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.21 EUR (3.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.80 EUR
3.21 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.32 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.84 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

25.32 EUR
31.84 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.02 EUR
0.81 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.36 EUR
0.73 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.38 EUR (8.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.1 EUR (9.47 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.38 EUR
8.10 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.51 EUR (1.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.36 EUR
1.51 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.29 EUR (1.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38% lower in Malaysia.

1.29 EUR
0.80 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.34 EUR (2.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.51 EUR (2.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.34 EUR
2.51 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.87 EUR (1.01 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Malaysia.

1.30 EUR
0.87 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Malaysia.

2.13 EUR
1.21 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.44 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 32.19 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

16.44 EUR
32.19 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.84 EUR (3.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Malaysia.

2.84 EUR
1.26 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.58 EUR (0.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57% lower in Malaysia.

1.35 EUR
0.58 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.39 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.03 EUR (4.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.46 EUR (2.88 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39% lower in Malaysia.

4.03 EUR
2.46 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.11 EUR (2.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.54 EUR (0.64 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Malaysia.

2.11 EUR
0.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.05 EUR (8.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.64 EUR (4.26 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Malaysia.

7.05 EUR
3.64 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.87 EUR (6.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.04 EUR (4.73 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Malaysia.

5.87 EUR
4.04 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.22 EUR (9.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.64 EUR (4.26 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Malaysia.

8.22 EUR
3.64 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 82.21 EUR (96.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.22 EUR (23.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Malaysia.

82.21 EUR
20.22 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.62 EUR (20.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.03 EUR (3.55 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Malaysia.

17.62 EUR
3.03 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.35 EUR (0.41 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.62 EUR
0.35 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.98 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.55 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.6 EUR (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.55 EUR
0.60 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Malaysia.

1.49 EUR
0.42 EUR

LPG 1L

1.20 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 14.49 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 184.98 EUR (216.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.11 EUR (11.82 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Malaysia.

184.98 EUR
10.11 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.05 EUR (3.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 80% lower in Malaysia.

3.05 EUR
0.61 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.82 EUR (39.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.03 EUR (3.55 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 91% lower in Malaysia.

33.82 EUR
3.03 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Malaysia.

2.00 EUR
1.01 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.7 EUR (5.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Malaysia.

4.70 EUR
1.01 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14.09 EUR (16.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.04 EUR (4.73 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Malaysia.

14.09 EUR
4.04 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.9 EUR (58.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 37.08 EUR (43.37 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Malaysia.

49.90 EUR
37.08 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.64 EUR (15.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.08 EUR (8.28 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Malaysia.

13.64 EUR
7.08 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.55 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 2400 EUR (2807.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 422.83 EUR (494.54 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Malaysia.

2 400 EUR
422.83 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 1701 EUR (1989.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 253.23 EUR (296.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Malaysia.

1 701 EUR
253.23 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 4278 EUR (5003.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 876.62 EUR (1025.3 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Malaysia.

4 278 EUR
876.62 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 2886 EUR (3375.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 477.06 EUR (557.97 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Malaysia.

2 886 EUR
477.06 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.14 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 14123 EUR (16518.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2100 EUR (2455.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Malaysia.

14 123 EUR
2 100 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 8621 EUR (10083.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1084 EUR (1267.85 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Malaysia.

8 621 EUR
1 084 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 3.08 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3562 EUR (4165.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1157 EUR (1352.85 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 67.5% lower in Malaysia.

3 562 EUR
1 157 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

137 EUR
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Two stars

105 EUR
29.7 EUR

Three stars

109 EUR
46.5 EUR

Four stars

142 EUR
87.7 EUR

Five stars

360 EUR
243 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels

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