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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.72 EUR (3.05 USD) in Malaysia and 6.61 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Malaysia.

2.72 EUR
6.61 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.49 EUR (1.67 USD) in Malaysia and 2.25 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Malaysia.

1.49 EUR
2.25 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.05 EUR (10.14 USD) in Malaysia and 17.8 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Malaysia.

9.05 EUR
17.80 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.49 EUR (18.48 USD) in Malaysia and 16.06 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in the United States.

16.49 EUR
16.06 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.38 EUR (4.91 USD) in Malaysia and 14.35 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Malaysia.

4.38 EUR
14.35 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.96 EUR (4.44 USD) in Malaysia and 16.96 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Malaysia.

3.96 EUR
16.96 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.09 EUR (3.46 USD) in Malaysia and 2.98 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in the United States.

3.09 EUR
2.98 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.06 EUR (2.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Malaysia and 6.42 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Malaysia.

2.06 EUR
6.42 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.04 EUR (4.53 USD) in Malaysia and 3.4 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in the United States.

4.04 EUR
3.40 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 33.24 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia and 22.3 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

33.24 EUR
22.30 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in Malaysia and 2.62 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.11 EUR
2.62 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.95 EUR (1.07 USD) in Malaysia and 4.47 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Malaysia.

0.95 EUR
4.47 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.62 EUR (15.27 USD) in Malaysia and 15.32 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Malaysia.

13.62 EUR
15.32 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.88 EUR (2.11 USD) in Malaysia and 1.42 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in the United States.

1.88 EUR
1.42 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.28 EUR (1.43 USD) in Malaysia and 3.58 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Malaysia.

1.28 EUR
3.58 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.48 EUR (2.78 USD) in Malaysia and 5.11 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Malaysia.

2.48 EUR
5.11 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.17 EUR (1.31 USD) in Malaysia and 3.34 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Malaysia.

1.17 EUR
3.34 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.59 EUR (1.79 USD) in Malaysia and 7.38 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Malaysia.

1.59 EUR
7.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.6 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia and 8.01 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in the United States.

33.60 EUR
8.01 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.56 USD) in Malaysia and 5.69 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.39 EUR
5.69 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Malaysia and 2.22 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Malaysia.

0.60 EUR
2.22 EUR

Restaurant

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Malaysia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.83 times less for meals in restaurants in Malaysia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.87 EUR (3.22 USD) in Malaysia and 5.23 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Malaysia.

2.87 EUR
5.23 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.84 EUR (0.94 USD) in Malaysia and 2.95 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Malaysia.

0.84 EUR
2.95 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.96 EUR (4.44 USD) in Malaysia and 7.14 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Malaysia.

3.96 EUR
7.14 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.5 EUR (6.16 USD) in Malaysia and 10.71 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Malaysia.

5.50 EUR
10.71 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.4 EUR (4.93 USD) in Malaysia and 10.71 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Malaysia.

4.40 EUR
10.71 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 26.39 EUR (29.57 USD) in Malaysia and 124.95 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Malaysia.

26.39 EUR
124.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.4 EUR (4.93 USD) in Malaysia and 23.2 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Malaysia.

4.40 EUR
23.20 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.49 EUR (0.55 USD) in Malaysia and 2.28 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Malaysia.

0.49 EUR
2.28 EUR

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 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Malaysia and 0.88 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Malaysia.

0.61 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.44 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia and 0.83 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47% lower in Malaysia.

0.44 EUR
0.83 EUR

Transportation

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9 times less for transportation in Malaysia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 11 EUR (12.32 USD) in Malaysia and 117.81 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Malaysia.

11.00 EUR
117.81 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.66 EUR (0.74 USD) in Malaysia and 2.59 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Malaysia.

0.66 EUR
2.59 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.4 EUR (4.93 USD) in Malaysia and 37.48 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Malaysia.

4.40 EUR
37.48 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.1 EUR (1.23 USD) in Malaysia and 1.94 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.10 EUR
1.94 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.1 EUR (1.23 USD) in Malaysia and 4.45 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Malaysia.

1.10 EUR
4.45 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 4.84 EUR (5.42 USD) in Malaysia and 17.85 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Malaysia.

4.84 EUR
17.85 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 43.57 EUR (48.82 USD) in Malaysia and 140.81 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Malaysia.

43.57 EUR
140.81 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 7.06 EUR (7.9 USD) in Malaysia and 58.01 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Malaysia.

7.06 EUR
58.01 EUR

Flats for rent

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.26 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 539.15 EUR (604.09 USD) in Malaysia and 3621 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Malaysia.

539.15 EUR
3 621 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 336.92 EUR (377.51 USD) in Malaysia and 2270 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Malaysia.

336.92 EUR
2 270 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 998.18 EUR (1118.4 USD) in Malaysia and 7338 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Malaysia.

998.18 EUR
7 338 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 589.13 EUR (660.09 USD) in Malaysia and 4665 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Malaysia.

589.13 EUR
4 665 EUR

Flats for sale

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Malaysia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.25 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 2830 EUR (3171.21 USD) in Malaysia and 15490 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Malaysia.

2 830 EUR
15 490 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 1388 EUR (1555.27 USD) in Malaysia and 10867 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Malaysia.

1 388 EUR
10 867 EUR

Salary

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Malaysia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Malaysia is 3.63 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1266 EUR (1418.68 USD) in Malaysia and 4592 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 72.4% lower in Malaysia.

1 266 EUR
4 592 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
92.6 EUR

Two stars

31 EUR
131 EUR

Three stars

48.5 EUR
174 EUR

Four stars

91.5 EUR
225 EUR

Five stars

253 EUR
536 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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