Indonesia vs Malaysia (Cost of Living)

The cost of living in Indonesia is 1.84 times less expensive as compared to Malaysia.

On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Indonesia and Malaysia. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Indonesia and Malaysia.

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Is housing more expensive in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

The average housing cost in Indonesia is 1.16 times less expensive than Malaysia.

Does the utility cost more in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 58.42% less for Utilities.

The basic home furnishing in Indonesia costs 2.58 times less compared to Malaysia.

The internet and communication costs 17.22% less in Indonesia compared to Malaysia.

Does the Groceries cost more in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

In Indonesia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.13 times less expensive than the cost in Malaysia.

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 18.65% less for Groceries.

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.54 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.

Is Dining-Out more expensive in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

Dining-Out costs 3.67% more in Indonesia compared to Malaysia.

Are Drinks more expensive in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.09 times more for usual hard drinks.

Is Transportation more expensive in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.36 times more for transportation.

Is Vehicle Operation and Maintenance more expensive in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

You would have to pay 1.33 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Indonesia compared to that of Malaysia.

Does Health and Medical Treatment cost more in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 3.22 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.

Does Personal Care cost more in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 2.37 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.

Does Clothing and Footwear for adults cost more in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.20 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.

Does Childcare Care cost more in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.64 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.

Does Schooling cost more in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 3.51 times less for school and education.

Does Entertainment and Recreation cost more in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.82 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.

Are Private Classes more expensive in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Indonesia, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 2.81 times less for Private Classes.

Do people earn more money as salary in Indonesia than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Indonesia, you would earn 2.86 times less salary as compared to Malaysia.

Professional Services cost 3.58 times less in Indonesia, as compared to Malaysia.