Cost of living comparison

Malaysia

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Zimbabwe

Harare vs. Kuala Lumpur Cost of Living Summary

Harare is 4.4% cheaper than Kuala Lumpur.

Restaurants: pay 48.7% more in Harare
Groceries: pay 4.4% less in Harare
Transportation: pay 70.3% more in Harare
Housing: pay 20.4% less in Harare
Childcare: pay 2.8% less in Harare
Entertainment and Sports: pay 15.6% less in Harare
Clothing: pay 58.1% less in Harare

The cost of transportation and restaurants in Harare are more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur. Expenses including clothing, housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and childcare are lower in Harare.

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Harare vs. Kuala Lumpur Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Harare instead of Kuala Lumpur, you would:

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pay 48.7% more for restaurants

	Kuala Lumpur	Harare
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.89 MYR19.98	$10.00 ZWL3,220.00	+104.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.89 MYR19.98	$5.75 ZWL1,851.50	+17.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.81 MYR3.30	$0.96 ZWL308.58	+18.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.46 MYR1.88	$0.47 ZWL151.05	+1.8%
Average			+48.7%

Kuala Lumpur vs. Harare - Cost of restaurants

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pay 4.4% less for groceries

	Kuala Lumpur	Harare
Bread 1 loaf	$1.09 MYR4.47	$1.00 ZWL322.00	-8.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.00 MYR28.58	$5.73 ZWL1,845.30	-18.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.96 MYR32.51	$5.73 ZWL1,843.59	-28.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.53 MYR10.32	$1.93 ZWL622.53	-23.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.02 MYR8.25	$2.46 ZWL791.38	+21.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.55 MYR6.32	$1.37 ZWL439.66	-11.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.82 MYR3.34	$0.76 ZWL243.55	-7.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.04 MYR4.23	$0.92 ZWL296.54	-11.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.71 MYR2.91	$0.70 ZWL226.23	-1.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.59 MYR2.41	$0.78 ZWL251.62	+32.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.62 MYR2.54	$0.80 ZWL257.47	+28.7%
Average			-4.4%

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pay 70.3% more for transportation

	Kuala Lumpur	Harare
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$3.22 MYR13.14	$6.91 ZWL2,223.82	+114.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.24 MYR49.96	$60.00 ZWL19,320.00	+390.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$41,736.41 MYR170K	$22,000.00 ZWL7M	-47.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$11.01 MYR44.96	$20.00 ZWL6,440.00	+81.6%
Average			+70.3%

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pay 20.4% less for housing

	Kuala Lumpur	Harare
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$26.27 MYR107.27	$68.99 ZWL22,213.67	+162.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$617.87 MYR2,522.90	$390.00 ZWL126K	-36.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$371.37 MYR1,516.38	$316.60 ZWL102K	-14.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$47.56 MYR194.21	$39.27 ZWL12,644.39	-17.4%
Average			-20.4%

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pay 2.8% less for childcare

	Kuala Lumpur	Harare
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$299.09 MYR1,221.23	$433.79 ZWL140K	+45.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$13,124.70 MYR53,590.76	$8,555.56 ZWL3M	-34.8%
Average			-2.8%

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pay 15.6% less for entertainment and sports

	Kuala Lumpur	Harare
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.40 MYR17.99	$1.25 ZWL402.50	-71.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.10 MYR12.64	$3.00 ZWL966.00	-3.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.40 MYR17.99	$2.00 ZWL644.00	-54.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$48.89 MYR199.62	$47.92 ZWL15,429.17	-2.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.02 MYR20.48	$10.00 ZWL3,220.00	+99.3%
Average			-15.6%

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pay 58.1% less for clothing

	Kuala Lumpur	Harare
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$71.46 MYR291.78	$23.22 ZWL7,477.56	-67.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$41.92 MYR171.18	$21.15 ZWL6,809.04	-49.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$86.22 MYR352.05	$38.68 ZWL12,453.92	-55.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$96.07 MYR392.29	$40.37 ZWL12,998.47	-58.0%
Average			-58.1%

Kuala Lumpur vs. Harare - Cost of clothing

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