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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Malaysia

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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United States vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.29 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 22.53 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 10.24 PLN (2.66 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Malaysia.

22.53 PLN
10.24 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.22 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 5.61 PLN (1.45 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Malaysia.

9.22 PLN
5.61 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 80.97 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 36.82 PLN (9.54 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Malaysia.

80.97 PLN
36.82 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 69.44 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 60.87 PLN (15.78 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Malaysia.

69.44 PLN
60.87 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 67.2 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 14.97 PLN (3.88 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Malaysia.

67.20 PLN
14.97 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 61.72 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 15.65 PLN (4.06 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Malaysia.

61.72 PLN
15.65 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.38 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 9.94 PLN (2.58 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Malaysia.

12.38 PLN
9.94 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.29 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 6.9 PLN (1.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Malaysia.

18.29 PLN
6.90 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.16 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 13.82 PLN (3.58 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Malaysia.

15.16 PLN
13.82 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 96.41 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 143.66 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

96.41 PLN
143.66 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.96 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 3.5 PLN (0.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Malaysia.

10.96 PLN
3.50 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.47 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 3.12 PLN (0.81 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Malaysia.

16.47 PLN
3.12 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 64.46 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 34.83 PLN (9.03 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46% lower in Malaysia.

64.46 PLN
34.83 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.82 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 6.49 PLN (1.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United States.

4.82 PLN
6.49 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.05 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.43 PLN (0.89 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Malaysia.

15.05 PLN
3.43 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.56 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 10.77 PLN (2.79 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Malaysia.

20.56 PLN
10.77 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.43 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.73 PLN (0.97 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Malaysia.

16.43 PLN
3.73 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 31.71 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 5.22 PLN (1.35 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Malaysia.

31.71 PLN
5.22 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 34.64 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 145.24 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in the United States.

34.64 PLN
145.24 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 24.11 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 5.42 PLN (1.4 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Malaysia.

24.11 PLN
5.42 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.64 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.5 PLN (0.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Malaysia.

9.64 PLN
2.50 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.91 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.14 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 10.59 PLN (2.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Malaysia.

20.14 PLN
10.59 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.8 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.34 PLN (0.61 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Malaysia.

10.80 PLN
2.34 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.86 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 15.65 PLN (4.06 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Malaysia.

30.86 PLN
15.65 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 38.58 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 17.39 PLN (4.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Malaysia.

38.58 PLN
17.39 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 46.29 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 15.65 PLN (4.06 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Malaysia.

46.29 PLN
15.65 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 385.78 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 86.95 PLN (22.54 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Malaysia.

385.78 PLN
86.95 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 96.44 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 13.04 PLN (3.38 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Malaysia.

96.44 PLN
13.04 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.49 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.51 PLN (0.39 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Malaysia.

8.49 PLN
1.51 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.57 times more for fuel in the United States than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.65 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 2.7 PLN (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 26% lower in Malaysia.

3.65 PLN
2.70 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.54 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.87 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Malaysia.

3.54 PLN
1.87 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.56 times more for transportation in the United States than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 497.65 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 43.48 PLN (11.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Malaysia.

497.65 PLN
43.48 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.61 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 2.61 PLN (0.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Malaysia.

10.61 PLN
2.61 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 115.73 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 13.04 PLN (3.38 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Malaysia.

115.73 PLN
13.04 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.18 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 4.35 PLN (1.13 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Malaysia.

7.18 PLN
4.35 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.36 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 4.35 PLN (1.13 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Malaysia.

17.36 PLN
4.35 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 69.44 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 17.39 PLN (4.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75% lower in Malaysia.

69.44 PLN
17.39 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 379.06 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 159.46 PLN (41.33 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Malaysia.

379.06 PLN
159.46 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 146.59 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 30.43 PLN (7.89 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Malaysia.

146.59 PLN
30.43 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.68 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Malaysia.

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 14661 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1818 PLN (471.36 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Malaysia.

14 661 PLN
1 818 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 9182 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1089 PLN (282.29 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Malaysia.

9 182 PLN
1 089 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 27367 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 3770 PLN (977.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Malaysia.

27 367 PLN
3 770 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 15846 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2052 PLN (531.81 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Malaysia.

15 846 PLN
2 052 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.64 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Malaysia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 55081 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 9029 PLN (2340.56 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Malaysia.

55 081 PLN
9 029 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 35781 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 4662 PLN (1208.41 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87% lower in Malaysia.

35 781 PLN
4 662 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 4.65 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 23135 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 4974 PLN (1289.42 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 78.5% lower in Malaysia.

23 135 PLN
4 974 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

400 PLN
-

Two stars

564 PLN
134 PLN

Three stars

753 PLN
210 PLN

Four stars

974 PLN
396 PLN

Five stars

2 319 PLN
1 095 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels

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