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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 1.23 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 7.41 USD in the United States and 2.89 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61% lower in Malaysia.

7.41 USD
2.89 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 USD in the United States and 1.58 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Malaysia.

2.52 USD
1.58 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.94 USD in the United States and 9.62 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Malaysia.

19.94 USD
9.62 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 17.53 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Malaysia.

18.00 USD
17.53 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.08 USD in the United States and 4.65 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Malaysia.

16.08 USD
4.65 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19 USD in the United States and 4.21 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Malaysia.

19.00 USD
4.21 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.34 USD in the United States and 3.28 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Malaysia.

3.34 USD
3.28 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.19 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.19 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Malaysia.

7.19 USD
2.19 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.81 USD in the United States and 4.3 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in the United States.

3.81 USD
4.30 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
37.24 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.94 USD in the United States and 1.18 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Malaysia.

2.94 USD
1.18 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.01 USD in the United States and 1.01 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Malaysia.

5.01 USD
1.01 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.16 USD in the United States and 14.48 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Malaysia.

17.16 USD
14.48 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.59 USD in the United States and 2 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the United States.

1.59 USD
2.00 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.01 USD in the United States and 1.36 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Malaysia.

4.01 USD
1.36 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.72 USD in the United States and 2.64 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Malaysia.

5.72 USD
2.64 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 USD in the United States and 1.24 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Malaysia.

3.74 USD
1.24 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.27 USD in the United States and 1.69 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Malaysia.

8.27 USD
1.69 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.98 USD
37.65 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.37 USD in the United States and 1.48 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Malaysia.

6.37 USD
1.48 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.49 USD in the United States and 0.64 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Malaysia.

2.49 USD
0.64 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.04 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.86 USD in the United States and 3.06 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Malaysia.

5.86 USD
3.06 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.3 USD in the United States and 0.89 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73% lower in Malaysia.

3.30 USD
0.89 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 4.21 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Malaysia.

8.00 USD
4.21 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12 USD in the United States and 5.84 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Malaysia.

12.00 USD
5.84 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 4.68 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61% lower in Malaysia.

12.00 USD
4.68 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 140 USD in the United States and 28.05 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 80% lower in Malaysia.

140.00 USD
28.05 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26 USD in the United States and 4.68 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82% lower in Malaysia.

26.00 USD
4.68 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.55 USD in the United States and 0.52 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Malaysia.

2.55 USD
0.52 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.99 USD in the United States and 0.69 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.99 USD
0.69 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 USD in the United States and 0.49 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.93 USD
0.49 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.48 times more for transportation in the United States than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 132 USD in the United States and 11.69 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Malaysia.

132.00 USD
11.69 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.9 USD in the United States and 0.7 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Malaysia.

2.90 USD
0.70 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42 USD in the United States and 4.68 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Malaysia.

42.00 USD
4.68 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.17 USD in the United States and 1.17 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Malaysia.

2.17 USD
1.17 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.99 USD in the United States and 1.17 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Malaysia.

4.99 USD
1.17 USD

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 20 USD in the United States and 5.14 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Malaysia.

20.00 USD
5.14 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 157.77 USD in the United States and 46.32 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Malaysia.

157.77 USD
46.32 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65 USD in the United States and 7.5 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Malaysia.

65.00 USD
7.50 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.66 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 4058 USD in the United States and 573.12 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Malaysia.

4 058 USD
573.12 USD

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 2543 USD in the United States and 358.15 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Malaysia.

2 543 USD
358.15 USD

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 8221 USD in the United States and 1061 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Malaysia.

8 221 USD
1 061 USD

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 5227 USD in the United States and 626.25 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88% lower in Malaysia.

5 227 USD
626.25 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.58 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 17355 USD in the United States and 3009 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Malaysia.

17 355 USD
3 009 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12176 USD in the United States and 1476 USD in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Malaysia.

12 176 USD
1 476 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.82 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5145 USD in the United States and 1346 USD in Malaysia. The average salary is 73.8% lower in Malaysia.

5 145 USD
1 346 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
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Two stars

146 USD
34.7 USD

Three stars

195 USD
54.4 USD

Four stars

252 USD
103 USD

Five stars

601 USD
284 USD

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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