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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

PLNMYREURUSD

United States vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.18 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.54 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 11.36 PLN (3.17 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Malaysia.

26.54 PLN
11.36 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.03 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.21 PLN (1.73 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Malaysia.

9.03 PLN
6.21 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.42 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 37.74 PLN (10.54 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Malaysia.

71.42 PLN
37.74 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.47 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 68.83 PLN (19.22 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in the United States.

64.47 PLN
68.83 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.59 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 18.27 PLN (5.1 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Malaysia.

57.59 PLN
18.27 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.05 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 16.52 PLN (4.61 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Malaysia.

68.05 PLN
16.52 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.96 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 12.88 PLN (3.6 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United States.

11.96 PLN
12.88 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.75 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.58 PLN (2.4 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Malaysia.

25.75 PLN
8.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.65 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 16.88 PLN (4.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in the United States.

13.65 PLN
16.88 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 89.51 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 133.38 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

89.51 PLN
133.38 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.53 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 4.64 PLN (1.3 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Malaysia.

10.53 PLN
4.64 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 17.94 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 3.97 PLN (1.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Malaysia.

17.94 PLN
3.97 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.46 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 56.85 PLN (15.87 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Malaysia.

61.46 PLN
56.85 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.69 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 7.86 PLN (2.2 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in the United States.

5.69 PLN
7.86 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.36 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 5.32 PLN (1.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63% lower in Malaysia.

14.36 PLN
5.32 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.49 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 10.36 PLN (2.89 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Malaysia.

20.49 PLN
10.36 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.4 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 4.88 PLN (1.36 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Malaysia.

13.40 PLN
4.88 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.62 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.65 PLN (1.86 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Malaysia.

29.62 PLN
6.65 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.16 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 134.85 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in the United States.

32.16 PLN
134.85 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.82 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 5.81 PLN (1.62 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Malaysia.

22.82 PLN
5.81 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.92 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.52 PLN (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Malaysia.

8.92 PLN
2.52 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.69 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.99 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 11.99 PLN (3.35 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Malaysia.

20.99 PLN
11.99 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.82 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 3.49 PLN (0.97 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Malaysia.

11.82 PLN
3.49 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.65 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 16.52 PLN (4.61 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Malaysia.

28.65 PLN
16.52 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 42.98 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 22.94 PLN (6.41 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Malaysia.

42.98 PLN
22.94 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.98 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 18.35 PLN (5.12 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Malaysia.

42.98 PLN
18.35 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 501.44 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 110.12 PLN (30.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 78% lower in Malaysia.

501.44 PLN
110.12 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.12 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 18.35 PLN (5.12 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Malaysia.

93.12 PLN
18.35 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.13 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.06 PLN (0.57 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Malaysia.

9.13 PLN
2.06 PLN

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 3.53 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 2.46 PLN (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Malaysia.

3.53 PLN
2.46 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.32 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.75 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Malaysia.

3.32 PLN
1.75 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.66 times more for transportation in the United States than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 472.79 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 45.88 PLN (12.81 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Malaysia.

472.79 PLN
45.88 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.39 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.75 PLN (0.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Malaysia.

10.39 PLN
2.75 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 150.43 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 18.35 PLN (5.12 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Malaysia.

150.43 PLN
18.35 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.77 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 4.59 PLN (1.28 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Malaysia.

7.77 PLN
4.59 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.87 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.59 PLN (1.28 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Malaysia.

17.87 PLN
4.59 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 71.63 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 20.19 PLN (5.64 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Malaysia.

71.63 PLN
20.19 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 565.09 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 181.81 PLN (50.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Malaysia.

565.09 PLN
181.81 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 232.81 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 29.44 PLN (8.22 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Malaysia.

232.81 PLN
29.44 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.99 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 14533 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2250 PLN (628.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Malaysia.

14 533 PLN
2 250 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 9109 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1406 PLN (392.52 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Malaysia.

9 109 PLN
1 406 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 29447 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 4165 PLN (1162.88 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Malaysia.

29 447 PLN
4 165 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 18720 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2458 PLN (686.34 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Malaysia.

18 720 PLN
2 458 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.01 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 62161 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 11810 PLN (3297.31 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81% lower in Malaysia.

62 161 PLN
11 810 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 43611 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 5792 PLN (1617.11 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Malaysia.

43 611 PLN
5 792 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.49 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18429 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 5283 PLN (1475.09 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 71.3% lower in Malaysia.

18 429 PLN
5 283 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

372 PLN
-

Two stars

524 PLN
124 PLN

Three stars

699 PLN
195 PLN

Four stars

904 PLN
367 PLN

Five stars

2 153 PLN
1 017 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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