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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 2.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.61 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.54 USD
2.61 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.6 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.43 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.60 USD
1.43 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.11 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.39 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Malaysia.

13.11 USD
9.39 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.31 USD in the United Kingdom and 15.53 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.31 USD
15.53 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.82 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Malaysia.

8.54 USD
3.82 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.99 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Malaysia.

16.53 USD
3.99 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.51 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.54 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.51 USD
2.54 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.27 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.76 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Malaysia.

3.27 USD
1.76 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.99 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.52 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.99 USD
3.52 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

29.61 USD
37.24 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.09 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.89 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.09 USD
0.89 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.8 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Malaysia.

1.46 USD
0.80 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.88 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.89 USD
8.88 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.65 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.46 USD
1.65 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.87 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37% lower in Malaysia.

1.38 USD
0.87 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.75 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.50 USD
2.75 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.95 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Malaysia.

1.40 USD
0.95 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.33 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Malaysia.

2.28 USD
1.33 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

19.23 USD
37.65 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.04 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.38 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Malaysia.

3.04 USD
1.38 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.45 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.64 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.45 USD
0.64 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.31 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.31 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.7 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Malaysia.

4.31 USD
2.70 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.26 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.6 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Malaysia.

2.26 USD
0.60 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.99 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Malaysia.

7.54 USD
3.99 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.29 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.44 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Malaysia.

6.29 USD
4.44 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.8 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.99 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Malaysia.

8.80 USD
3.99 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88 USD in the United Kingdom and 22.18 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Malaysia.

88.00 USD
22.18 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.86 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.33 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Malaysia.

18.86 USD
3.33 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.39 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Malaysia.

1.73 USD
0.39 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.99 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

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

1.81 USD
0.70 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.49 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 72% lower in Malaysia.

1.75 USD
0.49 USD

LPG 1L

1.41 USD
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 14.13 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 197.99 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.09 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Malaysia.

197.99 USD
11.09 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.67 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Malaysia.

3.27 USD
0.67 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.2 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.33 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Malaysia.

36.20 USD
3.33 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.14 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.11 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Malaysia.

2.14 USD
1.11 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.03 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.11 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Malaysia.

5.03 USD
1.11 USD

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 15.09 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.44 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Malaysia.

15.09 USD
4.44 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.41 USD in the United Kingdom and 40.68 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Malaysia.

53.41 USD
40.68 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.59 USD in the United Kingdom and 7.76 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Malaysia.

14.59 USD
7.76 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.41 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 2569 USD in the United Kingdom and 463.88 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Malaysia.

2 569 USD
463.88 USD

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 1821 USD in the United Kingdom and 277.81 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Malaysia.

1 821 USD
277.81 USD

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 4579 USD in the United Kingdom and 961.73 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79% lower in Malaysia.

4 579 USD
961.73 USD

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 3089 USD in the United Kingdom and 523.38 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Malaysia.

3 089 USD
523.38 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.97 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 15117 USD in the United Kingdom and 2303 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Malaysia.

15 117 USD
2 303 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9228 USD in the United Kingdom and 1189 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Malaysia.

9 228 USD
1 189 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 3 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3812 USD in the United Kingdom and 1269 USD in Malaysia. The average salary is 66.7% lower in Malaysia.

3 812 USD
1 269 USD

Hotels

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

One star

160 USD
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Two stars

122 USD
34.7 USD

Three stars

128 USD
54.4 USD

Four stars

166 USD
103 USD

Five stars

422 USD
284 USD

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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