Japan vs Malaysia (Cost of Living)

The cost of living in Japan is 1.23 times more expensive as compared to Malaysia.

On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Japan 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 Japan and Malaysia.

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Is housing more expensive in Japan than in Malaysia?

The average housing cost in Japan is 1.92 times more expensive than Malaysia.

Does the utility cost more in Japan than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 98.22% more for Utilities.

The basic home furnishing in Japan costs 2.02 times more compared to Malaysia.

The internet and communication costs 1.66% more in Japan compared to Malaysia.

Does the Groceries cost more in Japan than in Malaysia?

In Japan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.39 times more expensive than the cost in Malaysia.

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 41.15% more for Groceries.

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.38 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.

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

Dining-Out costs 64.23% more in Japan compared to Malaysia.

Are Drinks more expensive in Japan than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.17 times more for usual hard drinks.

Is Transportation more expensive in Japan than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 3.79 times more for transportation.

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

You would have to pay 1.61 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Japan compared to that of Malaysia.

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

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.12 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.

Does Personal Care cost more in Japan than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.37 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.

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

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.08 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.

Does Childcare Care cost more in Japan than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.00 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.

Does Schooling cost more in Japan than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 3.00 times less for school and education.

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

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.12 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.

Are Private Classes more expensive in Japan than in Malaysia?

If you lived in Japan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.96 times less for Private Classes.

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

If you lived in Japan, you would earn 2.22 times more salary as compared to Malaysia.

Professional Services cost 1.54 times less in Japan, as compared to Malaysia.