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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Kuala LumpurTable of contents
Grocery
United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 12.21 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.74 PLN (2.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12% lower in Malaysia.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.06 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.87 PLN (1.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Malaysia.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.86 PLN (13.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35.68 PLN (9.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Malaysia.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 41.69 PLN (11.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 65.06 PLN (17.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the United Kingdom.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.39 PLN (8.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.27 PLN (4.72 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45% lower in Malaysia.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 83.38 PLN (22.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.61 PLN (4.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Malaysia.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.72 PLN (3.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.18 PLN (3.33 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in the United Kingdom.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 17.85 PLN (4.88 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 8.11 PLN (2.22 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Malaysia.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.62 PLN (3.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.95 PLN (4.36 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in the United Kingdom.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 108.38 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 136.31 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the United Kingdom.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 4.95 PLN (1.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.39 PLN (1.2 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Malaysia.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.04 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.76 PLN (1.03 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Malaysia.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 39.04 PLN (10.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 53.74 PLN (14.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in the United Kingdom.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 6.38 PLN (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.43 PLN (2.03 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in the United Kingdom.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 6.57 PLN (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.03 PLN (1.37 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Malaysia.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 11.28 PLN (3.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.79 PLN (2.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Malaysia.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.89 PLN (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.62 PLN (1.26 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Malaysia.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 9.12 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.29 PLN (1.72 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 31% lower in Malaysia.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 70.39 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 137.81 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in the United Kingdom.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.19 PLN (3.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.49 PLN (1.5 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Malaysia.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.92 PLN (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.39 PLN (0.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Malaysia.
Restaurant
United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.25 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.78 PLN (5.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.34 PLN (3.1 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Malaysia.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.3 PLN (2.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.3 PLN (0.9 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 68% lower in Malaysia.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.73 PLN (8.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.61 PLN (4.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Malaysia.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 28.99 PLN (7.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.69 PLN (5.92 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Malaysia.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.24 PLN (10.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.35 PLN (4.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.8% 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 392.38 PLN (107.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 104.1 PLN (28.44 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Malaysia.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 98.09 PLN (26.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.35 PLN (4.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Malaysia.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.47 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.94 PLN (0.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70% lower in Malaysia.
Fuel
United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.2 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 7.06 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.51 PLN (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Malaysia.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 6.69 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.79 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Malaysia.
LPG 1L
Transportation
United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 15.39 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 912.71 PLN (249.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 43.37 PLN (11.85 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Malaysia.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.71 PLN (4.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.6 PLN (0.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Malaysia.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 147.14 PLN (40.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.35 PLN (4.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Malaysia.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.26 PLN (3.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.34 PLN (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Malaysia.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.58 PLN (5.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.34 PLN (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Malaysia.
Sports & entertainment
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 73.57 PLN (20.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 19.08 PLN (5.21 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Malaysia.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 236.41 PLN (64.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 171.87 PLN (46.95 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Malaysia.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 88.04 PLN (24.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 27.83 PLN (7.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Malaysia.
Flats for rent
United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.42 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 10879 PLN (2972.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2127 PLN (581 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 80.4% 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 8116 PLN (2217.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1329 PLN (363.08 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 83.6% 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 20212 PLN (5521.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3937 PLN (1075.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 80.5% 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 13492 PLN (3685.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2324 PLN (634.86 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Malaysia.
Flats for sale
United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.96 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 74413 PLN (20329.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11164 PLN (3049.98 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85% 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 41382 PLN (11305.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5475 PLN (1495.81 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Malaysia.
Salary
United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.92 times higher than in Malaysia.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 14563 PLN (3978.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4994 PLN (1364.45 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 65.7% lower in Malaysia.
Hotels
United Kingdom 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) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels