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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 1.03 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.13 PLN (3.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.11 PLN (3.05 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Malaysia.

12.13 PLN
11.11 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.02 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.07 PLN (1.67 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Malaysia.

7.02 PLN
6.07 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.53 PLN (13.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.9 PLN (10.14 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27% lower in Malaysia.

50.53 PLN
36.90 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.42 PLN (11.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 67.29 PLN (18.48 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

41.42 PLN
67.29 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.19 PLN (8.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.86 PLN (4.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Malaysia.

31.19 PLN
17.86 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 82.84 PLN (22.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.15 PLN (4.44 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Malaysia.

82.84 PLN
16.15 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.65 PLN (3.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.6 PLN (3.46 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.65 PLN
12.60 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.74 PLN (4.87 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 8.39 PLN (2.3 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Malaysia.

17.74 PLN
8.39 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.52 PLN (3.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.5 PLN (4.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.52 PLN
16.50 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 107.8 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 135.57 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

107.80 PLN
135.57 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.92 PLN (1.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.54 PLN (1.25 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Malaysia.

4.92 PLN
4.54 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.99 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.89 PLN (1.07 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Malaysia.

7.99 PLN
3.89 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 38.79 PLN (10.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 55.58 PLN (15.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

38.79 PLN
55.58 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.33 PLN (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.69 PLN (2.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.33 PLN
7.69 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.53 PLN (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.2 PLN (1.43 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Malaysia.

6.53 PLN
5.20 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.21 PLN (3.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.13 PLN (2.78 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Malaysia.

11.21 PLN
10.13 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.85 PLN (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.77 PLN (1.31 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Malaysia.

5.85 PLN
4.77 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.06 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.5 PLN (1.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Malaysia.

9.06 PLN
6.50 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 70.01 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 137.07 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

70.01 PLN
137.07 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.11 PLN (3.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.68 PLN (1.56 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Malaysia.

13.11 PLN
5.68 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.87 PLN (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.47 PLN (0.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64% lower in Malaysia.

6.87 PLN
2.47 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.12 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.66 PLN (5.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.73 PLN (3.22 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Malaysia.

18.66 PLN
11.73 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.23 PLN (2.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.41 PLN (0.94 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Malaysia.

10.23 PLN
3.41 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.53 PLN (8.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.15 PLN (4.44 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Malaysia.

31.53 PLN
16.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 28.8 PLN (7.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22.43 PLN (6.16 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Malaysia.

28.80 PLN
22.43 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 38.98 PLN (10.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.94 PLN (4.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54% lower in Malaysia.

38.98 PLN
17.94 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 389.84 PLN (107.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 107.67 PLN (29.57 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Malaysia.

389.84 PLN
107.67 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 97.46 PLN (26.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.94 PLN (4.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Malaysia.

97.46 PLN
17.94 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.43 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.01 PLN (0.55 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Malaysia.

6.43 PLN
2.01 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.19 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.02 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.5 PLN (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Malaysia.

7.02 PLN
2.50 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.65 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.78 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Malaysia.

6.65 PLN
1.78 PLN

LPG 1L

4.65 PLN
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 14.79 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 906.82 PLN (249.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 44.86 PLN (12.32 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Malaysia.

906.82 PLN
44.86 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.62 PLN (4.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.69 PLN (0.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Malaysia.

14.62 PLN
2.69 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 146.19 PLN (40.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.94 PLN (4.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Malaysia.

146.19 PLN
17.94 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.18 PLN (3.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.49 PLN (1.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Malaysia.

12.18 PLN
4.49 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.44 PLN (5.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.49 PLN (1.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Malaysia.

21.44 PLN
4.49 PLN

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 73.1 PLN (20.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.74 PLN (5.42 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73% lower in Malaysia.

73.10 PLN
19.74 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 234.88 PLN (64.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 177.76 PLN (48.83 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Malaysia.

234.88 PLN
177.76 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 87.47 PLN (24.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28.78 PLN (7.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Malaysia.

87.47 PLN
28.78 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.21 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 10808 PLN (2968.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2200 PLN (604.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Malaysia.

10 808 PLN
2 200 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 8064 PLN (2215.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1375 PLN (377.57 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Malaysia.

8 064 PLN
1 375 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 20082 PLN (5516.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4072 PLN (1118.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Malaysia.

20 082 PLN
4 072 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 13405 PLN (3682.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2403 PLN (660.21 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Malaysia.

13 405 PLN
2 403 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.68 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 73933 PLN (20308.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11547 PLN (3171.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Malaysia.

73 933 PLN
11 547 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 41115 PLN (11293.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5663 PLN (1555.54 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Malaysia.

41 115 PLN
5 663 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.8 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14469 PLN (3974.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5166 PLN (1418.92 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 64.3% lower in Malaysia.

14 469 PLN
5 166 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

582 PLN
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Two stars

445 PLN
126 PLN

Three stars

464 PLN
198 PLN

Four stars

603 PLN
373 PLN

Five stars

1 535 PLN
1 033 PLN

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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