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

🙂 Solo nomad: Malaysia is 48.8% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 63.2% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Malaysia is 49.9% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 61.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.64 MYR 14.77
$18.38 CA$25.54
-80.20%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.91 MYR 97.1
$72.8 CA$101
-67.17%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.62 MYR 18.77
$10.87 CA$15.12
-57.50%
Cappuccino
$2.83 MYR 11.47
$3.89 CA$5.40
-27.25%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 MYR 3.08
$2.17 CA$3.02
-64.98%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.40 MYR 1.60
$1.69 CA$2.35
-76.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.57 MYR 14.49
$5.73 CA$7.97
-37.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.80 MYR 19.48
$6.03 CA$8.38
-20.40%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.80 MYR 7.30
$2.22 CA$3.08
-18.92%
White Bread (500g)
$0.95 MYR 3.85
$2.80 CA$3.89
-66.07%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.35 MYR 5.47
$3.72 CA$5.16
-63.71%
Eggs
$2.01 MYR 8.16
$3.57 CA$4.96
-43.70%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.98 MYR 56.8
$11.27 CA$15.67
24.05%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.13 MYR 16.77
$12.09 CA$16.81
-65.84%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.74 MYR 35.48
$15.16 CA$21.07
-42.35%
Apples (1kg)
$2.86 MYR 11.62
$4.28 CA$5.95
-33.18%
Banana (1kg)
$1.43 MYR 5.82
$1.49 CA$2.07
-4.03%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.54 MYR 10.30
$3.83 CA$5.32
-33.68%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 MYR 6.13
$4.12 CA$5.73
-63.35%
Potato (1kg)
$1.08 MYR 4.39
$2.65 CA$3.69
-59.25%
Onion (1kg)
$1.23 MYR 5.00
$2.69 CA$3.74
-54.28%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.09 MYR 4.41
$2.62 CA$3.64
-58.40%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.55 MYR 2.23
$1.81 CA$2.52
-69.61%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.11 MYR 16.70
$14.65 CA$20.36
-71.95%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.93 MYR 76.9
$13.04 CA$18.13
45.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.90 MYR 11.79
$3.01 CA$4.18
-3.65%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.65 MYR 14.81
$3.41 CA$4.74
7.04%
🚌 Getting Around
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.72 MYR 2.93
$2.59 CA$3.61
-72.20%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.99 MYR 48.67
$75.5 CA$105
-84.11%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.16 MYR 4.72
$3.52 CA$4.89
-67.05%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.70 MYR 2.84
$1.53 CA$2.12
-54.25%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.07 MYR 20.59
$29.01 CA$40.33
-82.52%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.46 MYR 1.86
$1.15 CA$1.60
-60.00%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$40.3K MYR 163.7K
$24.6K CA$34.1K
64.26%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.7K MYR 128.6K
$20.9K CA$29.0K
51.67%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.6 MYR 209
$157 CA$219
-67.19%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.11 MYR 41.06
$46.09 CA$64.1
-78.06%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.53 MYR 108
$62.3 CA$86.6
-57.42%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.97 MYR 146
$42.85 CA$59.6
-16.06%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.59 MYR 26.74
$18.20 CA$25.30
-63.79%
Cinema Ticket
$4.60 MYR 18.68
$11.63 CA$16.16
-60.45%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$181 MYR 737
$798 CA$1,110
-77.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,965 MYR 28.3K
$11.9K CA$16.5K
-41.32%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.2 MYR 244
$55.5 CA$77.2
8.41%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.03 MYR 138
$42.29 CA$58.8
-19.53%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$75.5 MYR 307
$90.0 CA$125
-16.03%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$64.5 MYR 262
$106 CA$148
-39.38%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$403 MYR 1,635
$1,346 CA$1,871
-70.08%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$267 MYR 1,084
$1,199 CA$1,667
-77.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$722 MYR 2,930
$2,170 CA$3,016
-66.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$467 MYR 1,898
$1,825 CA$2,537
-74.39%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,096 MYR 8,510
$4,916 CA$6,833
-57.36%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,187 MYR 4,821
$3,953 CA$5,494
-69.96%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Malaysia
Canada
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$943 MYR 3,830
$2,974 CA$4,134
-68.28%
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: January 12, 2026

Last update for Canada: January 11, 2026

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