Cost of living comparison
Russia is 3.8% cheaper than Malaysia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 33.7% more in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 33.4% less in Russia
- Transportation
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pay 7.6% less in Russia
- Housing
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pay 3.3% more in Russia
- Childcare
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pay 3.6% less in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 33.4% less in Russia
- Clothing
-
pay 14.5% more in Russia
The cost of restaurants, clothing, and housing in Russia are more expensive than in Malaysia. Expenses including groceries, entertainment and sports, transportation, and childcare are lower in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of Malaysia, you would:
pay 33.7% more for restaurants
|
Malaysia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.98
MYR13.15
|
$6.51
RUB585.88
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.23
MYR18.67
|
$4.14
RUB372.88
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.68
MYR2.99
|
$0.80
RUB71.80
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.38
MYR1.69
|
$0.38
RUB34.60
|
|
pay 33.4% less for groceries
|
Malaysia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.91
MYR4.03
|
$0.47
RUB42.17
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.65
MYR33.77
|
$3.72
RUB334.38
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.39
MYR28.20
|
$3.07
RUB276.51
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.97
MYR8.70
|
$1.21
RUB108.99
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.83
MYR8.08
|
$1.66
RUB149.04
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.17
MYR5.18
|
$0.54
RUB48.75
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
MYR2.51
|
$0.55
RUB49.62
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.21
MYR5.36
|
$0.71
RUB64.23
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
MYR2.79
|
$0.89
RUB79.76
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.43
MYR1.90
|
$0.22
RUB19.47
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.51
MYR2.25
|
$0.21
RUB18.75
|
|
pay 7.6% less for transportation
|
Malaysia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.77
MYR7.82
|
$2.12
RUB190.67
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$15.69
MYR69.25
|
$17.67
RUB1,589.96
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,330.57
MYR151,552.32
|
$26,642.44
RUB2,397,794.59
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$6.94
MYR30.62
|
$4.15
RUB373.51
|
|
pay 3.3% more for housing
|
Malaysia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$26.31
MYR116.17
|
$5.97
RUB537.69
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$322.80
MYR1,425.01
|
$304.49
RUB27,404.12
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$212.35
MYR937.42
|
$210.86
RUB18,976.81
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$33.00
MYR145.68
|
$64.94
RUB5,844.40
|
|
pay 3.6% less for childcare
|
Malaysia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$163.68
MYR722.56
|
$190.09
RUB17,108.15
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,626.64
MYR29,253.30
|
$5,074.52
RUB456,702.10
|
|
pay 33.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
Malaysia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.66
MYR16.15
|
$1.42
RUB128.04
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.54
MYR11.21
|
$1.67
RUB150.36
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.07
MYR17.95
|
$2.10
RUB188.79
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.32
MYR160.34
|
$28.15
RUB2,533.87
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.00
MYR17.65
|
$3.97
RUB357.59
|
|
pay 14.5% more for clothing
|
Malaysia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.15
MYR234.63
|
$51.85
RUB4,666.31
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.13
MYR133.00
|
$33.92
RUB3,052.90
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$65.18
MYR287.72
|
$76.53
RUB6,887.34
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$57.93
MYR255.75
|
$75.61
RUB6,804.97
|
|
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