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Cost of Living & Prices:
Malaysia vs. Singapore

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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Malaysia vs. Singapore - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.41 times less for grocery shopping in Malaysia than in Singapore.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.52 EUR (2.93 USD) in Malaysia and 3.92 EUR (4.55 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Malaysia.

2.52 EUR
3.92 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.38 EUR (1.6 USD) in Malaysia and 2.56 EUR (2.97 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Malaysia.

1.38 EUR
2.56 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.38 EUR (9.73 USD) in Malaysia and 19.1 EUR (22.18 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Malaysia.

8.38 EUR
19.10 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.28 EUR (17.74 USD) in Malaysia and 19.89 EUR (23.09 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Malaysia.

15.28 EUR
19.89 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.06 EUR (4.71 USD) in Malaysia and 9.87 EUR (11.45 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Malaysia.

4.06 EUR
9.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.67 EUR (4.26 USD) in Malaysia and 10.77 EUR (12.51 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Malaysia.

3.67 EUR
10.77 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.86 EUR (3.32 USD) in Malaysia and 3.69 EUR (4.29 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Malaysia.

2.86 EUR
3.69 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.91 EUR (2.21 USD) for 12 eggs in Malaysia and 2.85 EUR (3.31 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 33% lower in Malaysia.

1.91 EUR
2.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.75 EUR (4.35 USD) in Malaysia and 4.54 EUR (5.27 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Malaysia.

3.75 EUR
4.54 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 32.08 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia and 37.75 EUR (43.83 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 15% lower in Malaysia.

32.08 EUR
37.75 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Malaysia and 1.78 EUR (2.07 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Malaysia.

1.03 EUR
1.78 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Malaysia and 2.04 EUR (2.36 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Malaysia.

0.88 EUR
2.04 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.62 EUR (14.66 USD) in Malaysia and 16.86 EUR (19.58 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Malaysia.

12.62 EUR
16.86 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.75 EUR (2.03 USD) in Malaysia and 2.55 EUR (2.96 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.75 EUR
2.55 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.18 EUR (1.37 USD) in Malaysia and 1.83 EUR (2.12 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Malaysia.

1.18 EUR
1.83 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.3 EUR (2.67 USD) in Malaysia and 4.22 EUR (4.9 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Malaysia.

2.30 EUR
4.22 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Malaysia and 2.08 EUR (2.42 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Malaysia.

1.08 EUR
2.08 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.48 EUR (1.72 USD) in Malaysia and 2.45 EUR (2.85 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.48 EUR
2.45 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.43 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia and 33.85 EUR (39.3 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Malaysia.

32.43 EUR
33.85 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Malaysia and 2.26 EUR (2.62 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.29 EUR
2.26 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Malaysia and 1.31 EUR (1.52 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.56 EUR
1.31 EUR

Restaurant

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Malaysia vs. Singapore - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.25 times less for meals in restaurants in Malaysia than in Singapore.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.66 EUR (3.09 USD) in Malaysia and 4.08 EUR (4.73 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Malaysia.

2.66 EUR
4.08 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 1.4 EUR (1.62 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 45% lower in Malaysia.

0.77 EUR
1.40 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.67 EUR (4.26 USD) in Malaysia and 6.63 EUR (7.7 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Malaysia.

3.67 EUR
6.63 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.09 EUR (5.91 USD) in Malaysia and 7.96 EUR (9.24 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Malaysia.

5.09 EUR
7.96 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.08 EUR (4.73 USD) in Malaysia and 6.63 EUR (7.7 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Malaysia.

4.08 EUR
6.63 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 24.45 EUR (28.39 USD) in Malaysia and 66.31 EUR (76.98 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Malaysia.

24.45 EUR
66.31 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.08 EUR (4.73 USD) in Malaysia and 7.96 EUR (9.24 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Malaysia.

4.08 EUR
7.96 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.46 EUR (0.53 USD) in Malaysia and 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.46 EUR
1.03 EUR

Fuel

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Malaysia vs. Singapore - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.51 times less for fuel in Malaysia than in Singapore.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Malaysia and 1.7 EUR (1.97 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.59 EUR
1.70 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia and 1.85 EUR (2.15 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.42 EUR
1.85 EUR

Transportation

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Malaysia vs. Singapore - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.82 times less for transportation in Malaysia than in Singapore.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 10.19 EUR (11.83 USD) in Malaysia and 79.57 EUR (92.37 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Malaysia.

10.19 EUR
79.57 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Malaysia and 1.33 EUR (1.54 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Malaysia.

0.61 EUR
1.33 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.08 EUR (4.73 USD) in Malaysia and 13.92 EUR (16.17 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Malaysia.

4.08 EUR
13.92 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Malaysia and 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Singapore.

1.02 EUR
0.66 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.02 EUR (1.18 USD) in Malaysia and 3.05 EUR (3.54 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.02 EUR
3.05 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.48 EUR (5.2 USD) in Malaysia and 9.95 EUR (11.55 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 55% lower in Malaysia.

4.48 EUR
9.95 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.37 EUR (46.87 USD) in Malaysia and 102.38 EUR (118.85 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Malaysia.

40.37 EUR
102.38 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 6.54 EUR (7.59 USD) in Malaysia and 10.42 EUR (12.1 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Malaysia.

6.54 EUR
10.42 EUR

Flats for rent

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Malaysia vs. Singapore - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.69 times less for renting an apartment in Malaysia than in Singapore.

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 499.57 EUR (579.95 USD) in Malaysia and 2647 EUR (3073.14 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Malaysia.

499.57 EUR
2 647 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 312.19 EUR (362.42 USD) in Malaysia and 1949 EUR (2263.11 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 84% lower in Malaysia.

312.19 EUR
1 949 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 924.89 EUR (1073.72 USD) in Malaysia and 5193 EUR (6028.36 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Malaysia.

924.89 EUR
5 193 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 545.88 EUR (633.72 USD) in Malaysia and 3199 EUR (3713.69 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Malaysia.

545.88 EUR
3 199 EUR

Flats for sale

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Malaysia vs. Singapore - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.31 times less for buying an apartment in Malaysia than in Singapore.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2623 EUR (3044.5 USD) in Malaysia and 19490 EUR (22626.56 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Malaysia.

2 623 EUR
19 490 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 1286 EUR (1493.13 USD) in Malaysia and 12995 EUR (15085.79 USD) in Singapore. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Malaysia.

1 286 EUR
12 995 EUR

Salary

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Malaysia vs. Singapore - average salary. The average salary in Malaysia is 3.19 times lower than in Singapore.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1173 EUR (1361.99 USD) in Malaysia and 3744 EUR (4346.73 USD) in Singapore. The average salary is 68.7% lower in Malaysia.

1 173 EUR
3 744 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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68.9 EUR

Two stars

29.9 EUR
106 EUR

Three stars

46.8 EUR
144 EUR

Four stars

88.4 EUR
208 EUR

Five stars

245 EUR
380 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 • Singapore: 1 cities, 283 hotels

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