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So, you are thinking about living or retiring to Malaysia!
In this video, we give you a simple breakdown of the costs you will pay for everyday items and bills throughout Malaysia.
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Malaysia is an amazing country to live or retire.
In fact, it is rated as the 5th best country in the world to retire to.
Before making the big move to settle in Malaysia, it is a good idea to know some of the costs you will encounter.
The currency of Malaysia is called a ringgit and the conversion rates as of making this video are.
1 US dollar equals, 4.05 ringgits.
1 Australian dollar equals, 2.79 ringgits.
1 Euro equals, 4.50 ringgits.
1 British pound equals, 5.29 ringgits.
All the figures that follow, are in Malaysian ringgits.
Ok, here we go!
A basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district, 20.
A combo meal in a fast food restaurant (big mac meal or simular) 15. 500 grams (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast, 8.
1 litre of whole fat milk, 7.
12 eggs large, 8. 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes, 4.71.
500 grams (16oz) of local cheese, 21.
1kg (2lb) of apples, 10. 1 kg (2 lb) of potatoes, 4.74.
A local beer in the supermarket, 11.
1 bottle of red table wine of good quality, 83.
2 litres of Coca-Cola, 4.08.
Bread for 2 people for 1-day, 3.46.
Monthly rent for 85 m2 furnished accommodation in an expensive area, 3,377.
Monthly rent for 85 m2 furnished accommodation in a cheaper area, 1,808.
1 month for heating, electricity, gas for 2 people in an 85m2 flat, 224.
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 furnished studio in an expensive area, 2,079.
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 furnished studio in the cheaper area, 1,294.
1 month for heating, electricity, gas for 1 person in 45 m2 studio, 169.
Internet, 8 megabytes for 1 month, 108.
A 40-inch flat screen tv, 1,436.
Microwave 800 to 900 watt, 380. Laundry detergent (30 ~ 100 oz.) 20.
Hourly rate for a maid, 29. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or simular) 260. 1 summer dress in a high street store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 153.
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 304.
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes, 383.
Volkswagen golf, 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent) with no extras, brand new, 153,397.
1 litre 1/4 gallon of gas, 2.28.
Monthly ticket on public transport, 104.
Cold and flu medicine for 6 days, 19. 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 23.
A short visit to a private doctor (for 15 minutes) 66.
1 box of 32 tampons, 24.
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 17.
4 rolls of toilet paper, 6. A tube of toothpaste, 8.
Standard mens haircut in an expat area of the city, 38.
Basic dinner for two in a neighbourhood pub, 89.
2 tickets to the movies, 36.
2 tickets to the theatre (best available seats) 201.
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area, including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert, 187.
1 cocktail drink in a downtown club, 35.
Cappuccino in the expat area of the city, 16.
1 pint of beer in a neighbourhood pub 24.
An ipad, wi-fi with 128 gigabytes, 1,894.
1 minute of prepaid mobile 0.43.
1 month for gym membership in the business district, 180.
1 pack of cigarettes, 17. So, there you have it, some of the costs that you may encounter when living in Malaysia.
Off course there may be some variables with the prices, so shop around, network and immerse yourself into the Malaysian culture.
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