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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 1.22 times less for grocery shopping in Malaysia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in Malaysia and 6.33 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Malaysia.

2.51 EUR
6.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.37 EUR (1.61 USD) in Malaysia and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.37 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.35 EUR (9.78 USD) in Malaysia and 17.02 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Malaysia.

8.35 EUR
17.02 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.23 EUR (17.84 USD) in Malaysia and 15.37 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Malaysia.

15.23 EUR
15.37 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.04 EUR (4.73 USD) in Malaysia and 13.73 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Malaysia.

4.04 EUR
13.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.65 EUR (4.28 USD) in Malaysia and 16.22 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Malaysia.

3.65 EUR
16.22 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in Malaysia and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

2.85 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.9 EUR (2.22 USD) for 12 eggs in Malaysia and 6.14 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Malaysia.

1.90 EUR
6.14 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 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in the United States.

3.73 EUR
3.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 31.79 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia and 21.33 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

31.79 EUR
21.33 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Malaysia and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in Malaysia.

1.03 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Malaysia and 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Malaysia.

0.88 EUR
4.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.58 EUR (14.73 USD) in Malaysia and 14.65 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Malaysia.

12.58 EUR
14.65 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.74 EUR (2.04 USD) in Malaysia and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in the United States.

1.74 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Malaysia and 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Malaysia.

1.18 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.29 EUR (2.68 USD) in Malaysia and 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Malaysia.

2.29 EUR
4.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Malaysia and 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Malaysia.

1.08 EUR
3.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Malaysia and 7.06 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Malaysia.

1.47 EUR
7.06 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.14 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia and 7.67 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in the United States.

32.14 EUR
7.67 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.29 EUR (1.51 USD) in Malaysia and 5.44 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.29 EUR
5.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Malaysia and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Malaysia.

0.56 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Malaysia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.97 times less for meals in restaurants in Malaysia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.65 EUR (3.11 USD) in Malaysia and 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47% lower in Malaysia.

2.65 EUR
5.00 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 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Malaysia.

0.77 EUR
2.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.65 EUR (4.28 USD) in Malaysia and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Malaysia.

3.65 EUR
6.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.08 EUR (5.95 USD) in Malaysia and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Malaysia.

5.08 EUR
10.24 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.06 EUR (4.76 USD) in Malaysia and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Malaysia.

4.06 EUR
10.24 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 24.36 EUR (28.54 USD) in Malaysia and 119.51 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Malaysia.

24.36 EUR
119.51 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.06 EUR (4.76 USD) in Malaysia and 22.2 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Malaysia.

4.06 EUR
22.20 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.45 EUR (0.53 USD) in Malaysia and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Malaysia.

0.45 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

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Malaysia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.61 times less for fuel in Malaysia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Malaysia and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Malaysia.

0.59 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Malaysia.

0.42 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.32 times less for transportation in Malaysia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 10.15 EUR (11.89 USD) in Malaysia and 112.69 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91% lower in Malaysia.

10.15 EUR
112.69 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Malaysia and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Malaysia.

0.61 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.06 EUR (4.76 USD) in Malaysia and 35.85 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Malaysia.

4.06 EUR
35.85 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Malaysia and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Malaysia.

1.02 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Malaysia and 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Malaysia.

1.02 EUR
4.26 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 4.47 EUR (5.23 USD) in Malaysia and 17.07 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Malaysia.

4.47 EUR
17.07 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.22 EUR (47.12 USD) in Malaysia and 134.68 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Malaysia.

40.22 EUR
134.68 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 6.51 EUR (7.63 USD) in Malaysia and 55.49 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Malaysia.

6.51 EUR
55.49 EUR

Flats for rent

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.53 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 497.69 EUR (583 USD) in Malaysia and 3464 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Malaysia.

497.69 EUR
3 464 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 311.02 EUR (364.33 USD) in Malaysia and 2171 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Malaysia.

311.02 EUR
2 171 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 921.42 EUR (1079.36 USD) in Malaysia and 7018 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Malaysia.

921.42 EUR
7 018 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 543.83 EUR (637.05 USD) in Malaysia and 4462 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Malaysia.

543.83 EUR
4 462 EUR

Flats for sale

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.47 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 2613 EUR (3060.5 USD) in Malaysia and 14816 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Malaysia.

2 613 EUR
14 816 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 1281 EUR (1500.97 USD) in Malaysia and 10394 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Malaysia.

1 281 EUR
10 394 EUR

Salary

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Malaysia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Malaysia is 3.76 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1169 EUR (1369.15 USD) in Malaysia and 4392 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 73.4% lower in Malaysia.

1 169 EUR
4 392 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
88.6 EUR

Two stars

29.6 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

46.4 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

87.6 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

242 EUR
513 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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