PRICES IN MALAYSIA
Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia. The peninsular part borders Thailand to the north and Singapore to the south, while the eastern part borders Indonesia (to the south) and Brunei (to the north). It occupies an area of 330,803 km2 . The population is about 35.8 million people. Modern Malaysia is a rapidly developing country that attracts not only tourists and labor, but also large investments in the local economy.
Note. At the current exchange rate, 1 Malaysian ringgit corresponds to 0.23 dollars/0.20 euros.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in Malaysia in 2025.
PRICES IN MALAYSIA IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 7.67 RM/1.55 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 4.12 RM/0.83 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 5.89 RM/1.19 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 8.62 RM/1.74 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 58.84 RM/11.89 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 17.49 RM/3.53 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 12.01 RM/2.43 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 6.23 RM/1.26 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 11.10 RM/2.24 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 6.33 RM/1.28 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 4.65 RM/0.94 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 5.20 RM/1.05 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.51 RM/0.91 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.40 RM/0.48 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 75.00 RM/15.15 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 12.10 RM/2.44 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 15.88 RM/3.21 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 18.00 RM/3.64 € |
Important. One of the priority goals of the local Government is to significantly improve the quality of life of the Malays in the coming years.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 3.00 RM/0.61 € |
| Monthly pass | 50.00 RM/10.10 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 4.00 RM/0.81 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.05 RM/0.41 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 212.25 RM/42.87 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 42.42 RM/8.57 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 113.37 RM/22.90 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 155.76 RM/31.46 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 28.35 RM/5.73 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 20.00 RM/4.04 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 254.32 RM/51.37 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 140.94 RM/28.47 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 321.27 RM/64.89 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 281.18 RM/56.80 |
| Standard men's haircut | 30.00 RM/6.06 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14.00 RM/2.83 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8.00 RM/1.62 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 1,657.77 RM/334.86 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 3,070.99 RM/620.31 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Malaysian cities.
The average salary in Malaysia is about 3,160 ringgit per month ($700). The minimum monthly wage, depending on the region, reaches 1,700 ringgit ($380). Jobs in Malaysia for foreigners are available in fields such as tourism, medicine, electronics, finance, information technology and foreign language teaching.
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