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Cost of Living & Prices:
Malaysia vs. United States

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

PLNMYREURUSD

Malaysia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.22 times less for grocery shopping in Malaysia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.68 PLN (2.94 USD) in Malaysia and 26.93 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Malaysia.

10.68 PLN
26.93 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.84 PLN (1.61 USD) in Malaysia and 9.16 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Malaysia.

5.84 PLN
9.16 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 35.48 PLN (9.76 USD) in Malaysia and 72.48 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51% lower in Malaysia.

35.48 PLN
72.48 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.69 PLN (17.8 USD) in Malaysia and 65.43 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Malaysia.

64.69 PLN
65.43 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.17 PLN (4.72 USD) in Malaysia and 58.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Malaysia.

17.17 PLN
58.45 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.53 PLN (4.27 USD) in Malaysia and 69.06 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Malaysia.

15.53 PLN
69.06 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.11 PLN (3.33 USD) in Malaysia and 12.14 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Malaysia.

12.11 PLN
12.14 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 8.06 PLN (2.22 USD) for 12 eggs in Malaysia and 26.13 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Malaysia.

8.06 PLN
26.13 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.86 PLN (4.36 USD) in Malaysia and 13.85 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in the United States.

15.86 PLN
13.85 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 135.36 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia and 90.83 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

135.36 PLN
90.83 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.36 PLN (1.2 USD) in Malaysia and 10.69 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Malaysia.

4.36 PLN
10.69 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.73 PLN (1.03 USD) in Malaysia and 18.21 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Malaysia.

3.73 PLN
18.21 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 53.44 PLN (14.7 USD) in Malaysia and 62.37 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Malaysia.

53.44 PLN
62.37 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.39 PLN (2.03 USD) in Malaysia and 5.78 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in the United States.

7.39 PLN
5.78 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5 PLN (1.38 USD) in Malaysia and 14.58 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Malaysia.

5.00 PLN
14.58 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.74 PLN (2.68 USD) in Malaysia and 20.79 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Malaysia.

9.74 PLN
20.79 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.59 PLN (1.26 USD) in Malaysia and 13.59 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Malaysia.

4.59 PLN
13.59 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.25 PLN (1.72 USD) in Malaysia and 30.06 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Malaysia.

6.25 PLN
30.06 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 136.85 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia and 32.64 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in the United States.

136.85 PLN
32.64 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.46 PLN (1.5 USD) in Malaysia and 23.15 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Malaysia.

5.46 PLN
23.15 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.37 PLN (0.65 USD) in Malaysia and 9.05 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Malaysia.

2.37 PLN
9.05 PLN

Restaurant

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Malaysia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.98 times less for meals in restaurants in Malaysia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.27 PLN (3.1 USD) in Malaysia and 21.3 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Malaysia.

11.27 PLN
21.30 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.28 PLN (0.9 USD) in Malaysia and 11.99 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Malaysia.

3.28 PLN
11.99 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 15.53 PLN (4.27 USD) in Malaysia and 29.08 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Malaysia.

15.53 PLN
29.08 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 21.56 PLN (5.93 USD) in Malaysia and 43.62 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Malaysia.

21.56 PLN
43.62 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 17.25 PLN (4.75 USD) in Malaysia and 43.62 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Malaysia.

17.25 PLN
43.62 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 103.51 PLN (28.48 USD) in Malaysia and 508.87 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Malaysia.

103.51 PLN
508.87 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.25 PLN (4.75 USD) in Malaysia and 94.5 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Malaysia.

17.25 PLN
94.50 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.93 PLN (0.53 USD) in Malaysia and 9.27 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Malaysia.

1.93 PLN
9.27 PLN

Fuel

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Malaysia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.63 times less for fuel in Malaysia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.49 PLN (0.69 USD) in Malaysia and 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Malaysia.

2.49 PLN
3.58 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.77 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia and 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Malaysia.

1.77 PLN
3.37 PLN

Transportation

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.35 times less for transportation in Malaysia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 43.13 PLN (11.87 USD) in Malaysia and 479.79 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91% lower in Malaysia.

43.13 PLN
479.79 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.59 PLN (0.71 USD) in Malaysia and 10.54 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Malaysia.

2.59 PLN
10.54 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 17.25 PLN (4.75 USD) in Malaysia and 152.66 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Malaysia.

17.25 PLN
152.66 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.31 PLN (1.19 USD) in Malaysia and 7.89 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Malaysia.

4.31 PLN
7.89 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.31 PLN (1.19 USD) in Malaysia and 18.14 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Malaysia.

4.31 PLN
18.14 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18.98 PLN (5.22 USD) in Malaysia and 72.7 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Malaysia.

18.98 PLN
72.70 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 170.89 PLN (47.01 USD) in Malaysia and 573.46 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Malaysia.

170.89 PLN
573.46 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 27.67 PLN (7.61 USD) in Malaysia and 236.26 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Malaysia.

27.67 PLN
236.26 PLN

Flats for rent

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.54 times less for renting an apartment in Malaysia than in the United States.

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 2115 PLN (581.76 USD) in Malaysia and 14749 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Malaysia.

2 115 PLN
14 749 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 1321 PLN (363.55 USD) in Malaysia and 9244 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Malaysia.

1 321 PLN
9 244 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 3915 PLN (1077.06 USD) in Malaysia and 29883 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Malaysia.

3 915 PLN
29 883 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 2311 PLN (635.69 USD) in Malaysia and 18998 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Malaysia.

2 311 PLN
18 998 PLN

Flats for sale

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.49 times less for buying an apartment in Malaysia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 11101 PLN (3053.96 USD) in Malaysia and 63082 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Malaysia.

11 101 PLN
63 082 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 5444 PLN (1497.77 USD) in Malaysia and 44258 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Malaysia.

5 444 PLN
44 258 PLN

Salary

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Malaysia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Malaysia is 3.77 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4966 PLN (1366.23 USD) in Malaysia and 18702 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 73.4% lower in Malaysia.

4 966 PLN
18 702 PLN

Hotels

PLNMYREURUSD

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

One star

-
377 PLN

Two stars

126 PLN
532 PLN

Three stars

198 PLN
709 PLN

Four stars

373 PLN
917 PLN

Five stars

1 032 PLN
2 185 PLN

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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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