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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

EURMYRUSD

United States vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.27 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.44 EUR (2.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Malaysia.

5.15 EUR
2.44 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.52 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Malaysia.

2.11 EUR
1.34 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.5 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 8.77 EUR (9.95 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Malaysia.

18.50 EUR
8.77 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 14.49 EUR (16.45 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Malaysia.

15.86 EUR
14.49 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.35 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 3.57 EUR (4.05 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Malaysia.

15.35 EUR
3.57 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 3.73 EUR (4.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Malaysia.

14.10 EUR
3.73 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.69 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Malaysia.

2.83 EUR
2.37 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.64 EUR (1.87 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Malaysia.

4.18 EUR
1.64 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 3.29 EUR (3.73 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Malaysia.

3.46 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.02 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 32.82 EUR (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

22.02 EUR
32.82 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Malaysia.

2.50 EUR
0.83 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Malaysia.

3.76 EUR
0.74 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.73 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 8.29 EUR (9.41 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Malaysia.

14.73 EUR
8.29 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.54 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.93 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Malaysia.

3.44 EUR
0.82 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.57 EUR (2.91 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Malaysia.

4.70 EUR
2.57 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Malaysia.

3.75 EUR
0.89 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Malaysia.

7.24 EUR
1.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.91 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 33.18 EUR (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in the United States.

7.91 EUR
33.18 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.46 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Malaysia.

5.51 EUR
1.29 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Malaysia.

2.20 EUR
0.59 EUR

Restaurant

EURMYRUSD

United States vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.75 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.52 EUR (2.86 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Malaysia.

4.60 EUR
2.52 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.63 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Malaysia.

2.47 EUR
0.56 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 3.73 EUR (4.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Malaysia.

7.05 EUR
3.73 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4.14 EUR (4.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 53% lower in Malaysia.

8.81 EUR
4.14 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.73 EUR (4.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Malaysia.

10.57 EUR
3.73 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.12 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 20.7 EUR (23.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Malaysia.

88.12 EUR
20.70 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 3.11 EUR (3.52 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Malaysia.

22.03 EUR
3.11 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.36 EUR (0.41 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Malaysia.

1.94 EUR
0.36 EUR

Fuel

EURMYRUSD

United States vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.56 times more for fuel in the United States than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Malaysia.

0.83 EUR
0.62 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.43 EUR (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Malaysia.

0.81 EUR
0.43 EUR

Transportation

EURMYRUSD

United States vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.17 times more for transportation in the United States than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.68 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 10.35 EUR (11.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Malaysia.

113.68 EUR
10.35 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Malaysia.

2.42 EUR
0.62 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.44 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 3.11 EUR (3.52 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Malaysia.

26.44 EUR
3.11 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.17 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Malaysia.

1.64 EUR
1.04 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.97 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.17 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Malaysia.

3.97 EUR
1.04 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMYRUSD

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 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.14 EUR (4.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Malaysia.

15.86 EUR
4.14 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.59 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 37.97 EUR (43.08 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Malaysia.

86.59 EUR
37.97 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.49 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 7.25 EUR (8.22 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Malaysia.

33.49 EUR
7.25 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMYRUSD

United States vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.37 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 3349 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 432.95 EUR (491.29 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Malaysia.

3 349 EUR
432.95 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 2098 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 259.29 EUR (294.23 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Malaysia.

2 098 EUR
259.29 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 6252 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 897.59 EUR (1018.56 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Malaysia.

6 252 EUR
897.59 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 3620 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 488.47 EUR (554.3 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Malaysia.

3 620 EUR
488.47 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMYRUSD

United States vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.37 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 12582 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2150 EUR (2439.54 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Malaysia.

12 582 EUR
2 150 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 8174 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1110 EUR (1259.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Malaysia.

8 174 EUR
1 110 EUR

Salary

EURMYRUSD

United States vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 4.46 times higher than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5285 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1184 EUR (1343.95 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 77.6% lower in Malaysia.

5 285 EUR
1 184 EUR

Hotels

EURMYRUSD

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

One star

91.4 EUR
-

Two stars

129 EUR
30.6 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
47.9 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
90.4 EUR

Five stars

530 EUR
250 EUR

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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