Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Pakistan is 9.35 times less expensive as compared to Malaysia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Pakistan 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 Pakistan and Malaysia.
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 Indicators  | Pakistan  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 45,000 PKR (157.50 USD) | 2,500 MYR (525 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 75,000 PKR (262.50 USD) | 4,000 MYR (840 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 105,000 PKR (367.50 USD) | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 25,000 PKR (87.50 USD) | 1,500 MYR (315 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 40,000 PKR (140 USD) | 2,500 MYR (525 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 60,000 PKR (210 USD) | 4,000 MYR (840 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 2.1 % | 1.8 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.5 to 1.0 % | 0.1 to 0.4 % |
The average housing cost in Pakistan is 3.43 times less expensive than Malaysia.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 50,000 PKR (175 USD) | 8,000 MYR (1,680 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 140 MYR (29.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 120 MYR (25.20 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 88.12% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Pakistan costs 9.60 times less compared to Malaysia.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 80.62% less in Pakistan compared to Malaysia.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 150 PKR (0.53 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 20 PKR (0.07 USD) | 1 MYR (0.21 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 60 PKR (0.21 USD) | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 300 PKR (1.05 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 600 PKR (2.10 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
In Pakistan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.91 times less expensive than the cost in Malaysia.
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 60.90% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 150 PKR (0.53 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 100 PKR (0.35 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 120 PKR (0.42 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 100 PKR (0.35 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 60 PKR (0.21 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 150 PKR (0.53 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 80 PKR (0.28 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 4.63 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 800 PKR (2.80 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 300 PKR (1.05 USD) | 15 MYR (3.15 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 100 PKR (0.35 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 50 PKR (0.18 USD) | 4 MYR (0.84 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 800 PKR (2.80 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 600 PKR (2.10 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 58.93% less in Pakistan compared to Malaysia.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 70 MYR (14.70 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 600 PKR (2.10 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 150 PKR (0.53 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 250 PKR (0.88 USD) | 15 MYR (3.15 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 60 MYR (12.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 120 MYR (25.20 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.95 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 50 PKR (0.18 USD) | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 50 PKR (0.18 USD) | 2 MYR (0.42 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 100 PKR (0.35 USD) | 5 MYR (1.05 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 50 PKR (0.18 USD) | 2 MYR (0.42 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 3.12 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 200,000 PKR (700 USD) | 60,000 MYR (12,600 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 15,000 PKR (52.50 USD) | 2,000 MYR (420 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 10,000 PKR (35 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 10 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 300 PKR (1.05 USD) | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 1,200 PKR (4.20 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 300 PKR 1.05 USD | 20 MYR 4.20 USD |
You would have to pay 16.50 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Pakistan compared to that of Malaysia.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 5.91 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 10,000 PKR (35 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Haircuts  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 40 MYR (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 100 PKR (0.35 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 6.19 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 8,000 PKR (28 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 20,000 PKR (70 USD) | 600 MYR (126 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 600 PKR (2.10 USD) | 40 MYR (8.40 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 7,000 PKR (24.50 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
Sportswear  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 2.76 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 800 MYR (168 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 700 MYR (147 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 9.76 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 6,000 PKR (21 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 12,000 PKR (42 USD) | 2,000 MYR (420 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 20,000 PKR (70 USD) | 3,000 MYR (630 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 30,000 PKR (105 USD) | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 60,000 PKR (210 USD) | 20,000 MYR (4,200 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 80,000 PKR (280 USD) | 30,000 MYR (6,300 USD) |
After School Activities  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 6,000 PKR (21 USD) | 800 MYR (168 USD) |
Tutoring  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
School Supplies  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 17.55 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Bowling  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Video Games  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 10,000 PKR (35 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 3.67 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Art Classes  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Educational Software  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 5.08 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 60,000 PKR (210 USD) | 8,000 MYR (1,680 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 40,000 PKR (140 USD) | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 666.67 PKR per hour (2.33 USD) | 50 MYR per hour (10.50 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 17 % | 0 to 6 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 13 % |
Pension Contributions  | 10 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 60 | 60 |
Median Household Income  | 40,000 PKR (140 USD) | 5,000 MYR (1,050 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, you would earn 8.05 times less salary as compared to Malaysia.
Indicators | Pakistan | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,500 PKR (8.75 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 350 MYR (73.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 9.79 times less in Pakistan, as compared to Malaysia.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Pakistan and Malaysia.
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