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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 27.04 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 10.62 PLN (2.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Malaysia.

27.04 PLN
10.62 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.2 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Malaysia.

9.20 PLN
5.81 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.76 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 35.29 PLN (9.67 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Malaysia.

72.76 PLN
35.29 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.68 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 64.36 PLN (17.64 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2% lower in Malaysia.

65.68 PLN
64.36 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.68 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 17.08 PLN (4.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Malaysia.

58.68 PLN
17.08 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.33 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 15.45 PLN (4.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Malaysia.

69.33 PLN
15.45 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.19 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 12.05 PLN (3.3 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Malaysia.

12.19 PLN
12.05 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.24 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.02 PLN (2.2 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Malaysia.

26.24 PLN
8.02 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.9 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 15.78 PLN (4.32 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in the United States.

13.90 PLN
15.78 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.19 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 135.89 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

91.19 PLN
135.89 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.73 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 4.34 PLN (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Malaysia.

10.73 PLN
4.34 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.28 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 3.72 PLN (1.02 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Malaysia.

18.28 PLN
3.72 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.62 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 53.16 PLN (14.57 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Malaysia.

62.62 PLN
53.16 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.8 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 7.35 PLN (2.02 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United States.

5.80 PLN
7.35 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.63 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 4.98 PLN (1.36 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66% lower in Malaysia.

14.63 PLN
4.98 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.87 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 9.69 PLN (2.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Malaysia.

20.87 PLN
9.69 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.65 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 4.57 PLN (1.25 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Malaysia.

13.65 PLN
4.57 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.18 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 6.22 PLN (1.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Malaysia.

30.18 PLN
6.22 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.77 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 137.39 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in the United States.

32.77 PLN
137.39 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.24 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 5.43 PLN (1.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Malaysia.

23.24 PLN
5.43 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.09 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2.36 PLN (0.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74% lower in Malaysia.

9.09 PLN
2.36 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.02 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.38 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 11.22 PLN (3.07 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Malaysia.

21.38 PLN
11.22 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.04 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 3.26 PLN (0.89 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Malaysia.

12.04 PLN
3.26 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.19 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 15.45 PLN (4.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Malaysia.

29.19 PLN
15.45 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.79 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 21.45 PLN (5.88 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 51% lower in Malaysia.

43.79 PLN
21.45 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.79 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 17.16 PLN (4.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Malaysia.

43.79 PLN
17.16 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 510.87 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 102.97 PLN (28.22 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Malaysia.

510.87 PLN
102.97 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.88 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 17.16 PLN (4.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Malaysia.

94.88 PLN
17.16 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.31 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.92 PLN (0.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Malaysia.

9.31 PLN
1.92 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 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 2.5 PLN (0.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Malaysia.

3.59 PLN
2.50 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.78 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Malaysia.

3.39 PLN
1.78 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.43 times more for transportation in the United States than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 481.67 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 42.9 PLN (11.76 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Malaysia.

481.67 PLN
42.90 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.58 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2.57 PLN (0.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Malaysia.

10.58 PLN
2.57 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.26 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 17.16 PLN (4.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Malaysia.

153.26 PLN
17.16 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.92 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 4.29 PLN (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Malaysia.

7.92 PLN
4.29 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.21 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.29 PLN (1.18 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Malaysia.

18.21 PLN
4.29 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 72.98 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 18.88 PLN (5.17 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Malaysia.

72.98 PLN
18.88 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 575.71 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 170.01 PLN (46.59 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Malaysia.

575.71 PLN
170.01 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.19 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 27.53 PLN (7.54 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Malaysia.

237.19 PLN
27.53 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.61 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 14807 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2104 PLN (576.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Malaysia.

14 807 PLN
2 104 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 9280 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1315 PLN (360.26 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Malaysia.

9 280 PLN
1 315 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 30000 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3895 PLN (1067.3 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87% lower in Malaysia.

30 000 PLN
3 895 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 19072 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2299 PLN (629.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Malaysia.

19 072 PLN
2 299 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.55 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 63330 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 11043 PLN (3026.31 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Malaysia.

63 330 PLN
11 043 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 44431 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 5416 PLN (1484.21 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Malaysia.

44 431 PLN
5 416 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 3.8 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18775 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 4940 PLN (1353.86 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 73.7% lower in Malaysia.

18 775 PLN
4 940 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
-

Two stars

534 PLN
127 PLN

Three stars

712 PLN
198 PLN

Four stars

921 PLN
374 PLN

Five stars

2 193 PLN
1 036 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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