Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Pakistan Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Pakistan

😐 Solo nomad: Malaysia is 117.3% more expensive than Pakistan without rent, and 98.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Malaysia is 107.1% more expensive than Pakistan without rent, and 97.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Malaysia
Pakistan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.49 MYR 14.72
$1.75 PKR 494
99.43%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.21 MYR 97.9
$12.29 PKR 3,471
88.85%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.73 MYR 19.96
$4.18 PKR 1,180
13.16%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
-
$1.81 PKR 511
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$4.1 PKR 1,157
-
Cappuccino
$2.71 MYR 11.43
$1.74 PKR 490
55.75%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.79 MYR 3.33
$0.36 PKR 102
119.44%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.43 MYR 1.81
$0.21 PKR 59.2
104.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.6 MYR 15.19
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-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.65 MYR 19.61
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Malaysia
Pakistan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.85 MYR 7.81
$0.8 PKR 227
131.25%
White Bread (500g)
$1.01 MYR 4.26
$0.58 PKR 165
74.14%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.4 MYR 5.88
$1.17 PKR 331
19.66%
Eggs
$2.07 MYR 8.74
$1.2 PKR 340
72.50%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.84 MYR 58.4
$5.95 PKR 1,680
132.61%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.96 MYR 16.7
$2.98 PKR 842
32.89%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.38 MYR 35.34
$4.14 PKR 1,170
102.42%
Apples (1kg)
$2.9 MYR 12.23
$1.02 PKR 287
184.31%
Banana (1kg)
$1.42 MYR 6
$0.63 PKR 177
125.40%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.58 MYR 10.88
$0.77 PKR 217
235.06%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.53 MYR 6.45
$0.49 PKR 138
212.24%
Potato (1kg)
$1.09 MYR 4.59
$0.38 PKR 108
186.84%
Onion (1kg)
$1.19 MYR 5.03
$0.49 PKR 137
142.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.09 MYR 4.59
$0.36 PKR 101
202.78%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.54 MYR 2.29
$0.36 PKR 101
50.00%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
-
$1.8 PKR 509
-
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
-
$1.1 PKR 310
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$2.08 PKR 587
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.28 MYR 18.06
$2.06 PKR 582
107.77%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.12 MYR 76.4
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.81 MYR 11.83
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.67 MYR 15.47
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🚌 Getting Around
Malaysia
Pakistan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.68 MYR 2.85
$0.17 PKR 47.32
300.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.97 MYR 50.5
$7.05 PKR 1,990
69.79%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.16 MYR 4.9
$0.85 PKR 240
36.47%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.75 MYR 3.16
$0.57 PKR 160
31.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.9 MYR 20.67
$1.81 PKR 511
170.72%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.49 MYR 2.08
$0.91 PKR 257
-46.15%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$39.3K MYR 165.8K
$17.6K PKR 5M
123.41%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31K MYR 130.8K
$24K PKR 6.8M
29.48%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Malaysia
Pakistan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.1 MYR 215
$110 PKR 31K
-53.47%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.1 MYR 42.57
$4.52 PKR 1,276
123.45%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$26.48 MYR 112
$15.52 PKR 4,383
70.62%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Malaysia
Pakistan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.9 MYR 151
$12.95 PKR 3,658
177.22%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.63 MYR 27.98
$8.68 PKR 2,451
-23.62%
Cinema Ticket
$4.63 MYR 19.52
$4.22 PKR 1,192
9.72%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Malaysia
Pakistan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$180 MYR 758
$40.05 PKR 11.3K
348.61%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,794 MYR 28.6K
$1,146 PKR 323.6K
492.92%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Malaysia
Pakistan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.2 MYR 258
$15.63 PKR 4,415
291.49%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.88 MYR 143
$23.44 PKR 6,619
44.54%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$75.1 MYR 317
$71.8 PKR 20.3K
4.57%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$65.5 MYR 276
$33.26 PKR 9,394
96.81%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Malaysia
Pakistan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$401 MYR 1,691
$113 PKR 32K
253.78%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$266 MYR 1,122
$65.9 PKR 18.6K
303.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$715 MYR 3,017
$275 PKR 77.6K
160.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$456 MYR 1,922
$164 PKR 46.5K
177.09%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,049 MYR 8,640
$668 PKR 188.7K
206.68%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,222 MYR 5,154
$420 PKR 118.7K
190.71%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Malaysia
Pakistan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$895 MYR 3,775
$188 PKR 53.1K
375.78%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.2
18.97
-77.86%

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Last update for Malaysia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Pakistan: October 28, 2025

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