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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

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Malaysia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.27 times less for grocery shopping in Malaysia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.43 EUR (2.76 USD) in Malaysia and 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Malaysia.

2.43 EUR
5.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.33 EUR (1.51 USD) in Malaysia and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in Malaysia.

1.33 EUR
2.11 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.74 EUR (9.92 USD) in Malaysia and 18.51 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Malaysia.

8.74 EUR
18.51 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.45 EUR (16.39 USD) in Malaysia and 15.87 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Malaysia.

14.45 EUR
15.87 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.56 EUR (4.03 USD) in Malaysia and 15.36 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Malaysia.

3.56 EUR
15.36 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.72 EUR (4.22 USD) in Malaysia and 14.11 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Malaysia.

3.72 EUR
14.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.36 EUR (2.68 USD) in Malaysia and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Malaysia.

2.36 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) for 12 eggs in Malaysia and 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Malaysia.

1.64 EUR
4.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.28 EUR (3.72 USD) in Malaysia and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Malaysia.

3.28 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 32.83 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia and 22.03 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

32.83 EUR
22.03 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.83 EUR (0.94 USD) in Malaysia and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Malaysia.

0.83 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Malaysia and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.74 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.27 EUR (9.38 USD) in Malaysia and 14.73 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Malaysia.

8.27 EUR
14.73 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in Malaysia and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in the United States.

1.54 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in Malaysia and 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Malaysia.

0.81 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.56 EUR (2.9 USD) in Malaysia and 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Malaysia.

2.56 EUR
4.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.89 EUR (1 USD) in Malaysia and 3.76 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.89 EUR
3.76 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in Malaysia and 7.25 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.24 EUR
7.25 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.19 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia and 7.92 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in the United States.

33.19 EUR
7.92 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.29 EUR (1.46 USD) in Malaysia and 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.29 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Malaysia and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Malaysia.

0.59 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Malaysia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.76 times less for meals in restaurants in Malaysia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.51 EUR (2.85 USD) in Malaysia and 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Malaysia.

2.51 EUR
4.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.56 EUR (0.63 USD) in Malaysia and 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.56 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.72 EUR (4.22 USD) in Malaysia and 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Malaysia.

3.72 EUR
7.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.13 EUR (4.68 USD) in Malaysia and 8.82 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Malaysia.

4.13 EUR
8.82 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.72 EUR (4.22 USD) in Malaysia and 10.58 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Malaysia.

3.72 EUR
10.58 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 20.65 EUR (23.42 USD) in Malaysia and 88.16 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Malaysia.

20.65 EUR
88.16 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.1 EUR (3.51 USD) in Malaysia and 22.04 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Malaysia.

3.10 EUR
22.04 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.36 EUR (0.41 USD) in Malaysia and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Malaysia.

0.36 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Malaysia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.56 times less for fuel in Malaysia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in Malaysia and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.62 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.43 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Malaysia.

0.43 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.21 times less for transportation in Malaysia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 10.32 EUR (11.71 USD) in Malaysia and 113.73 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Malaysia.

10.32 EUR
113.73 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in Malaysia and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Malaysia.

0.62 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.1 EUR (3.51 USD) in Malaysia and 26.45 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Malaysia.

3.10 EUR
26.45 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in Malaysia and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Malaysia.

1.03 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in Malaysia and 3.97 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Malaysia.

1.03 EUR
3.97 EUR

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 4.13 EUR (4.68 USD) in Malaysia and 15.87 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in Malaysia.

4.13 EUR
15.87 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 37.86 EUR (42.95 USD) in Malaysia and 86.63 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Malaysia.

37.86 EUR
86.63 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 7.23 EUR (8.2 USD) in Malaysia and 33.5 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Malaysia.

7.23 EUR
33.50 EUR

Flats for rent

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.39 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 431.77 EUR (489.74 USD) in Malaysia and 3351 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Malaysia.

431.77 EUR
3 351 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 258.58 EUR (293.3 USD) in Malaysia and 2098 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Malaysia.

258.58 EUR
2 098 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 895.16 EUR (1015.33 USD) in Malaysia and 6254 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Malaysia.

895.16 EUR
6 254 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 487.15 EUR (552.55 USD) in Malaysia and 3621 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Malaysia.

487.15 EUR
3 621 EUR

Flats for sale

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.39 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 2144 EUR (2431.83 USD) in Malaysia and 12588 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Malaysia.

2 144 EUR
12 588 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 1107 EUR (1255.53 USD) in Malaysia and 8177 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Malaysia.

1 107 EUR
8 177 EUR

Salary

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Malaysia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Malaysia is 4.48 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1181 EUR (1339.7 USD) in Malaysia and 5287 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 77.7% lower in Malaysia.

1 181 EUR
5 287 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
91.5 EUR

Two stars

30.6 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

47.9 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

90.4 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

250 EUR
530 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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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