Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Canada Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Canada

🙂 Solo nomad: Malaysia is 48% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 63.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Malaysia is 50.7% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 60.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.49 MYR 14.72
$18.65 CA$25.39
-81.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.21 MYR 97.9
$74.3 CA$101
-68.75%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.73 MYR 19.96
$11.02 CA$15
-57.08%
Cappuccino
$2.71 MYR 11.43
$3.75 CA$5.11
-27.73%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.79 MYR 3.33
$2.17 CA$2.95
-63.59%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.43 MYR 1.81
$1.68 CA$2.29
-74.40%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.6 MYR 15.19
$5.83 CA$7.94
-38.25%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.65 MYR 19.61
$5.74 CA$7.81
-18.99%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.85 MYR 7.81
$2.24 CA$3.04
-17.41%
White Bread (500g)
$1.01 MYR 4.26
$2.66 CA$3.62
-62.03%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.4 MYR 5.88
$3.6 CA$4.9
-61.11%
Eggs
$2.07 MYR 8.74
$3.53 CA$4.8
-41.36%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.84 MYR 58.4
$11.32 CA$15.41
22.26%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.96 MYR 16.7
$12.46 CA$16.96
-68.22%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.38 MYR 35.34
$15.28 CA$20.8
-45.16%
Apples (1kg)
$2.9 MYR 12.23
$4.17 CA$5.68
-30.46%
Banana (1kg)
$1.42 MYR 6
$1.5 CA$2.05
-5.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.58 MYR 10.88
$4 CA$5.45
-35.50%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.53 MYR 6.45
$4.07 CA$5.54
-62.41%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 MYR 4.59
$2.78 CA$3.78
-60.79%
Onion (1kg)
$1.19 MYR 5.03
$2.73 CA$3.72
-56.41%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.09 MYR 4.59
$2.63 CA$3.58
-58.56%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.54 MYR 2.29
$1.82 CA$2.48
-70.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.28 MYR 18.06
$14.61 CA$19.88
-70.70%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.12 MYR 76.4
$13.08 CA$17.8
38.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.81 MYR 11.83
$3.01 CA$4.1
-6.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.67 MYR 15.47
$3.34 CA$4.55
9.88%
🚌 Getting Around
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.68 MYR 2.85
$2.56 CA$3.49
-73.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.97 MYR 50.5
$78.4 CA$107
-84.73%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.16 MYR 4.9
$3.55 CA$4.83
-67.32%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.75 MYR 3.16
$1.55 CA$2.11
-51.61%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.9 MYR 20.67
$28.91 CA$39.35
-83.05%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.49 MYR 2.08
$1.16 CA$1.58
-57.76%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$39.3K MYR 165.8K
$24.6K CA$33.5K
59.80%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31K MYR 130.8K
$20.9K CA$28.5K
48.38%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.1 MYR 215
$155 CA$211
-67.13%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.1 MYR 42.57
$45.2 CA$61.5
-77.65%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.48 MYR 112
$62.4 CA$84.9
-57.56%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.9 MYR 151
$42.82 CA$58.3
-16.16%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.63 MYR 27.98
$17.72 CA$24.11
-62.58%
Cinema Ticket
$4.63 MYR 19.52
$11.25 CA$15.31
-58.84%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$180 MYR 758
$804 CA$1,094
-77.65%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,794 MYR 28.6K
$12K CA$16.4K
-43.58%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.2 MYR 258
$56.7 CA$77.2
7.98%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.88 MYR 143
$41.61 CA$56.6
-18.58%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$75.1 MYR 317
$90.2 CA$123
-16.75%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$65.5 MYR 276
$108 CA$147
-39.39%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$401 MYR 1,691
$1,364 CA$1,857
-70.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$266 MYR 1,122
$1,208 CA$1,645
-77.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$715 MYR 3,017
$2,179 CA$2,966
-67.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$456 MYR 1,922
$1,835 CA$2,497
-75.16%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,049 MYR 8,640
$6,152 CA$8,374
-66.70%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,222 MYR 5,154
$4,409 CA$6,001
-72.28%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$895 MYR 3,775
$2,867 CA$3,903
-68.77%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.2
6.33
-33.65%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Malaysia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

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