Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Malaysia is 4.88 times more expensive as compared to Ethiopia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Malaysia and Ethiopia. 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 Malaysia and Ethiopia.
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Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 2,500 MYR (525 USD) | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 4,000 MYR (840 USD) | 20,000 ETB (360 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) | 30,000 ETB (540 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,500 MYR (315 USD) | 7,000 ETB (126 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,500 MYR (525 USD) | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 4,000 MYR (840 USD) | 25,000 ETB (450 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 1.8 % | 6 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | 0.1 to 0.4 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Malaysia is 2.32 times more expensive than Ethiopia.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 8,000 MYR (1,680 USD) | 50,000 ETB (900 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 140 MYR (29.40 USD) | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 120 MYR (25.20 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 84.60% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Malaysia costs 1.87 times more compared to Ethiopia.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 92.95% more in Malaysia compared to Ethiopia.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 1 MYR (0.21 USD) | 3 ETB (0.05 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) | 8 ETB (0.14 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) | 25 ETB (0.45 USD) |
In Malaysia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 6.28 times more expensive than the cost in Ethiopia.
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 783.50% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Apples (1 KG) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) | 12 ETB (0.22 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 8.30 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 15 MYR (3.15 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Soft Drink | 4 MYR (0.84 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Pizza for One | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 331.56% more in Malaysia compared to Ethiopia.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 70 MYR (14.70 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 15 MYR (3.15 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 60 MYR (12.60 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 120 MYR (25.20 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 5.89 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) | 7,500 ETB (135 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 200 MYR (42 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Taxi Start Fare | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 2 MYR (0.42 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 5 MYR (1.05 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 2 MYR (0.42 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 1.54 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 60,000 MYR (12,600 USD) | 100,000 ETB (1,800 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 500 MYR (105 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 2,000 MYR (420 USD) | 5,000 ETB (90 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 4 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 20 MYR 4.20 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 6.85 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Malaysia compared to that of Ethiopia.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Doctor Visit | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) |
Eye Exam | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 500 MYR (105 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Vaccinations | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 300 MYR (63 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 8.81 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 500 MYR (105 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Haircuts | 40 MYR (8.40 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) | 15 ETB (0.27 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) | 10 ETB (0.18 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 10.80 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 400 MYR (84 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Summer Dress | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 600 MYR (126 USD) | 8,000 ETB (144 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 1,200 ETB (21.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 40 MYR (8.40 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Socks For Men | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Socks For Women | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 400 MYR (84 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Sportswear | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 1.58 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Children's Jeans | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 600 ETB (10.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 800 MYR (168 USD) | 3,000 ETB (54 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 700 MYR (147 USD) | 2,500 ETB (45 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 400 ETB (7.20 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 500 MYR (105 USD) | 1,500 ETB (27 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 500 MYR (105 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 4.28 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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PreSchool Fees | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) | 2,000 ETB (36 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 2,000 MYR (420 USD) | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 3,000 MYR (630 USD) | 12,000 ETB (216 USD) |
Private School Fees | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 20,000 MYR (4,200 USD) | 25,000 ETB (450 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 30,000 MYR (6,300 USD) | 35,000 ETB (630 USD) |
After School Activities | 500 MYR (105 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Special Education Services | 800 MYR (168 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Tutoring | 300 MYR (63 USD) | 800 ETB (14.40 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 200 MYR (42 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
School Supplies | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 7.35 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) | 70 ETB (1.26 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 100 ETB (1.80 USD) |
Gym Membership | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) | 60 ETB (1.08 USD) |
Bowling | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Mini Golf | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Video Games | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) | 150 ETB (2.70 USD) |
Streaming Services | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) | 30 ETB (0.54 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 500 MYR (105 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 8.97 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Language Classes | 400 MYR (84 USD) | 500 ETB (9 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 300 MYR (63 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Art Classes | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) | 80 ETB (1.44 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Music Lessons | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 40 ETB (0.72 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 100 MYR (21 USD) | 50 ETB (0.90 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) | 20 ETB (0.36 USD) |
Educational Software | 500 MYR (105 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Ethiopia, you would have to pay 15.91 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 8,000 MYR (1,680 USD) | 15,000 ETB (270 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) | 10,000 ETB (180 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 50 MYR per hour (10.50 USD) | 66.67 ETB per hour (1.20 USD) |
Average Bonus | 500 MYR (105 USD) | 1,000 ETB (18 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 6 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions | 13 % | 7 % |
Pension Contributions | 10 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 60 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 5,000 MYR (1,050 USD) | 12,000 ETB (216 USD) |
If you lived in Malaysia, you would earn 5.99 times more salary as compared to Ethiopia.
Indicators | Malaysia | Ethiopia |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 500 MYR (105 USD) | 300 ETB (5.40 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 400 MYR (84 USD) | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 300 MYR (63 USD) | 200 ETB (3.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 350 MYR (73.50 USD) | 250 ETB (4.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 18.08 times more in Malaysia, as compared to Ethiopia.
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