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Cost of Living & Prices:
Malaysia vs. Serbia

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

EURRSDMYRUSD

Malaysia vs. Serbia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.57 times more for grocery shopping in Malaysia than in Serbia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in Malaysia and 1.24 EUR (1.45 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Serbia.

2.51 EUR
1.24 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.37 EUR (1.61 USD) in Malaysia and 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Malaysia.

1.37 EUR
1.66 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.34 EUR (9.76 USD) in Malaysia and 11.42 EUR (13.37 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 27% lower in Malaysia.

8.34 EUR
11.42 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.21 EUR (17.8 USD) in Malaysia and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Serbia.

15.21 EUR
6.83 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.04 EUR (4.73 USD) in Malaysia and 6.56 EUR (7.68 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Malaysia.

4.04 EUR
6.56 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.65 EUR (4.27 USD) in Malaysia and 3.93 EUR (4.6 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Malaysia.

3.65 EUR
3.93 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.33 USD) in Malaysia and 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Serbia.

2.85 EUR
0.75 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.9 EUR (2.22 USD) for 12 eggs in Malaysia and 2.5 EUR (2.92 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 24% lower in Malaysia.

1.90 EUR
2.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.73 EUR (4.37 USD) in Malaysia and 1.43 EUR (1.68 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Serbia.

3.73 EUR
1.43 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 31.81 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia and 12.57 EUR (14.72 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Serbia.

31.81 EUR
12.57 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Malaysia and 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Serbia.

1.03 EUR
0.78 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Malaysia and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Serbia.

0.88 EUR
0.77 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.56 EUR (14.7 USD) in Malaysia and 10.31 EUR (12.07 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Serbia.

12.56 EUR
10.31 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in Malaysia and 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Serbia.

1.74 EUR
1.28 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Malaysia and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Serbia.

1.18 EUR
0.67 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.29 EUR (2.68 USD) in Malaysia and 1.7 EUR (1.99 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Serbia.

2.29 EUR
1.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Malaysia and 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Serbia.

1.08 EUR
0.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Malaysia and 2.74 EUR (3.21 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.47 EUR
2.74 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.16 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia and 12.57 EUR (14.71 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Serbia.

32.16 EUR
12.57 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Malaysia and 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.28 EUR
2.39 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Malaysia and 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Malaysia.

0.56 EUR
0.66 EUR

Restaurant

EURRSDMYRUSD

Malaysia vs. Serbia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.7 times less for meals in restaurants in Malaysia than in Serbia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.65 EUR (3.1 USD) in Malaysia and 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Serbia.

2.65 EUR
2.39 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Malaysia and 2.37 EUR (2.78 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Malaysia.

0.77 EUR
2.37 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.65 EUR (4.27 USD) in Malaysia and 2.99 EUR (3.5 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Serbia.

3.65 EUR
2.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.07 EUR (5.93 USD) in Malaysia and 3.41 EUR (4 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Serbia.

5.07 EUR
3.41 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.06 EUR (4.75 USD) in Malaysia and 10.12 EUR (11.85 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Malaysia.

4.06 EUR
10.12 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 24.33 EUR (28.48 USD) in Malaysia and 42.69 EUR (49.97 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 43% lower in Malaysia.

24.33 EUR
42.69 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.06 EUR (4.75 USD) in Malaysia and 10.67 EUR (12.49 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Malaysia.

4.06 EUR
10.67 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

0.45 EUR
1.85 EUR

Fuel

EURRSDMYRUSD

Malaysia vs. Serbia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.2 times less for fuel in Malaysia than in Serbia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Malaysia and 1.67 EUR (1.96 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Malaysia.

0.59 EUR
1.67 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia and 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Malaysia.

0.42 EUR
1.56 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.82 EUR

Transportation

EURRSDMYRUSD

Malaysia vs. Serbia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.13 times less for transportation in Malaysia than in Serbia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

10.14 EUR
-

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

0.61 EUR
-

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.06 EUR (4.75 USD) in Malaysia and 15.37 EUR (17.99 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Malaysia.

4.06 EUR
15.37 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in Malaysia and 0.9 EUR (1.05 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Serbia.

1.01 EUR
0.90 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in Malaysia and 2.73 EUR (3.2 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 63% lower in Malaysia.

1.01 EUR
2.73 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURRSDMYRUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.46 EUR (5.22 USD) in Malaysia and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Malaysia.

4.46 EUR
6.83 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.17 EUR (47.03 USD) in Malaysia and 34.61 EUR (40.52 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Serbia.

40.17 EUR
34.61 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 6.5 EUR (7.61 USD) in Malaysia and 18.6 EUR (21.77 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Malaysia.

6.50 EUR
18.60 EUR

Flats for rent

EURRSDMYRUSD

Malaysia vs. Serbia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.56 times less for renting an apartment in Malaysia than in Serbia.

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 497.05 EUR (581.89 USD) in Malaysia and 763.23 EUR (893.51 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Malaysia.

497.05 EUR
763.23 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 310.62 EUR (363.64 USD) in Malaysia and 493.79 EUR (578.08 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Malaysia.

310.62 EUR
493.79 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 920.23 EUR (1077.31 USD) in Malaysia and 1392 EUR (1629.85 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Malaysia.

920.23 EUR
1 392 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 543.13 EUR (635.84 USD) in Malaysia and 895.06 EUR (1047.85 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Malaysia.

543.13 EUR
895.06 EUR

Flats for sale

EURRSDMYRUSD

Malaysia vs. Serbia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.67 times less for buying an apartment in Malaysia than in Serbia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2609 EUR (3054.69 USD) in Malaysia and 4001 EUR (4684.5 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Malaysia.

2 609 EUR
4 001 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 1280 EUR (1498.12 USD) in Malaysia and 2492 EUR (2917.6 USD) in Serbia. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Malaysia.

1 280 EUR
2 492 EUR

Salary

EURRSDMYRUSD

Malaysia vs. Serbia - average salary. The average salary in Malaysia is 1.21 times higher than in Serbia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1167 EUR (1366.55 USD) in Malaysia and 961.48 EUR (1125.6 USD) in Serbia. The average salary is 17.6% lower in Serbia.

1 167 EUR
961.48 EUR

Hotels

EURRSDMYRUSD

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

One star

-
-

Two stars

29.7 EUR
52.6 EUR

Three stars

46.4 EUR
89.7 EUR

Four stars

87.6 EUR
115 EUR

Five stars

242 EUR
355 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels • Serbia: 8 cities, 159 hotels

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