Malaysia vs Indonesia (Cost of Living)

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

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

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Is housing more expensive in Malaysia than in Indonesia?

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

Does the utility cost more in Malaysia than in Indonesia?

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 140.48% more for Utilities.

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

The internet and communication costs 20.80% more in Malaysia compared to Indonesia.

Does the Groceries cost more in Malaysia than in Indonesia?

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

If you lived in Malaysia, instead of Indonesia, you would have to pay 22.93% more for Groceries.

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

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

Dining-Out costs 3.54% less in Malaysia compared to Indonesia.

Are Drinks more expensive in Malaysia than in Indonesia?

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

Is Transportation more expensive in Malaysia than in Indonesia?

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

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

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

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

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

Does Personal Care cost more in Malaysia than in Indonesia?

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

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

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

Does Childcare Care cost more in Malaysia than in Indonesia?

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

Does Schooling cost more in Malaysia than in Indonesia?

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

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

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

Are Private Classes more expensive in Malaysia than in Indonesia?

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

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

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

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