Cost of living comparison
Malaysia is 2.4% cheaper than Niger overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 46.0% less in Malaysia
- Groceries
-
pay 2.9% more in Malaysia
- Transportation
-
pay 34.8% more in Malaysia
- Housing
-
pay 57.9% less in Malaysia
- Childcare
-
pay 17.4% less in Malaysia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 42.8% more in Malaysia
- Clothing
-
pay 24.1% more in Malaysia
The cost of entertainment and sports, transportation, clothing, and groceries in Malaysia are more expensive than in Niger. Expenses including housing, restaurants, and childcare are lower in Malaysia.
If you lived in Malaysia instead of Niger, you would:
pay 46.0% less for restaurants
|
Niger
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.90
F CFA3,065
|
$2.98
MYR13.21
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.80
F CFA6,129
|
$4.23
MYR18.75
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.37
F CFA856
|
$0.68
MYR3.01
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.61
F CFA383
|
$0.38
MYR1.69
|
|
pay 2.9% more for groceries
|
Niger
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.51
F CFA319
|
$0.91
MYR4.05
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.17
F CFA5,108
|
$7.65
MYR33.93
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.54
F CFA5,336
|
$6.39
MYR28.33
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.26
F CFA1,415
|
$1.97
MYR8.74
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.30
F CFA2,066
|
$1.83
MYR8.12
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.67
F CFA1,043
|
$1.17
MYR5.20
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.59
F CFA371
|
$0.57
MYR2.53
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.06
F CFA660
|
$1.21
MYR5.38
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.72
F CFA452
|
$0.63
MYR2.80
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.56
F CFA348
|
$0.43
MYR1.91
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.26
F CFA162
|
$0.51
MYR2.26
|
|
pay 34.8% more for transportation
|
Niger
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.45
F CFA2,158
|
$1.77
MYR7.85
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$12.25
F CFA7,662
|
$15.69
MYR69.57
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,606.70
F CFA12,258,642
|
$34,330.57
MYR152,238.93
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.76
F CFA2,350
|
$6.94
MYR30.76
|
|
pay 57.9% less for housing
|
Niger
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$46.29
F CFA28,944
|
$26.31
MYR116.69
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$796.52
F CFA498,007
|
$322.80
MYR1,431.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$408.47
F CFA255,388
|
$212.35
MYR941.67
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$170.73
F CFA106,748
|
$33.00
MYR146.34
|
|
pay 17.4% less for childcare
|
Niger
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$925.87
F CFA578,880
|
$163.68
MYR725.83
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,493.20
F CFA2,809,272
|
$6,626.64
MYR29,385.84
|
|
pay 42.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Niger
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.23
F CFA766
|
$3.66
MYR16.22
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.00
F CFA1,873
|
$2.54
MYR11.26
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.45
F CFA1,532
|
$4.07
MYR18.03
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$54.46
F CFA34,052
|
$36.32
MYR161.07
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.08
F CFA2,554
|
$4.00
MYR17.73
|
|
pay 24.1% more for clothing
|
Niger
|
Malaysia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$40.85
F CFA25,539
|
$53.15
MYR235.69
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.29
F CFA28,944
|
$30.13
MYR133.60
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$40.85
F CFA25,539
|
$65.18
MYR289.03
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$40.85
F CFA25,539
|
$57.93
MYR256.91
|
|
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