Cost of living comparison
Malaysia is 9.1% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 46.2% less in Malaysia
- Groceries
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pay 25.0% more in Malaysia
- Transportation
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pay 23.4% less in Malaysia
- Housing
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pay 1.4% less in Malaysia
- Childcare
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pay 79.2% more in Malaysia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 48.5% more in Malaysia
- Clothing
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pay 17.7% less in Malaysia
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, and groceries in Malaysia are more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, clothing, and housing are lower in Malaysia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Malaysia.
If you lived in Malaysia instead of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you would:
pay 46.2% less for restaurants
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Malaysia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.02
BAM10.44
|
$2.98
MYR12.68
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.03
BAM8.71
|
$4.23
MYR18.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.57
BAM2.72
|
$0.68
MYR2.89
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.00
BAM1.73
|
$0.38
MYR1.63
|
|
pay 25.0% more for groceries
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.98
BAM1.69
|
$0.91
MYR3.88
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.52
BAM6.10
|
$7.65
MYR32.56
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.65
BAM8.06
|
$6.39
MYR27.19
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.51
BAM4.36
|
$1.97
MYR8.39
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.05
BAM5.28
|
$1.83
MYR7.79
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.53
BAM0.92
|
$1.17
MYR4.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
BAM1.21
|
$0.57
MYR2.42
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.66
BAM1.15
|
$1.21
MYR5.17
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.69
BAM1.19
|
$0.63
MYR2.69
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.42
BAM0.73
|
$0.43
MYR1.84
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
BAM0.81
|
$0.51
MYR2.17
|
|
pay 23.4% less for transportation
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.43
BAM9.41
|
$1.77
MYR7.54
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$35.51
BAM61.56
|
$15.69
MYR66.77
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,491.04
BAM42,457.00
|
$34,330.57
MYR146,128.09
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.78
BAM13.49
|
$6.94
MYR29.53
|
|
pay 1.4% less for housing
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$23.89
BAM41.42
|
$26.31
MYR112.01
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$237.10
BAM411.03
|
$322.80
MYR1,374.01
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$180.33
BAM312.61
|
$212.35
MYR903.87
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$108.25
BAM187.66
|
$33.00
MYR140.46
|
|
pay 79.2% more for childcare
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$139.91
BAM242.55
|
$163.68
MYR696.70
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,744.59
BAM4,757.95
|
$6,626.64
MYR28,206.29
|
|
pay 48.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Malaysia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.79
BAM3.11
|
$3.66
MYR15.57
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.34
BAM2.32
|
$2.54
MYR10.81
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.34
BAM5.80
|
$4.07
MYR17.31
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$25.77
BAM44.68
|
$36.32
MYR154.60
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.65
BAM8.06
|
$4.00
MYR17.02
|
|
pay 17.7% less for clothing
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.86
BAM100.31
|
$53.15
MYR226.23
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.34
BAM52.60
|
$30.13
MYR128.24
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.76
BAM145.20
|
$65.18
MYR277.43
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.14
BAM166.66
|
$57.93
MYR246.60
|
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