Cost of Living 2026
Rice Price in Malaysia (2026)
Rice costs about $0.76 per 500g ($0.76 / Rp13422.07 IDR) in Malaysia in 2026, about 20% below the Rp16845.45 IDR world average. It is the #53 most expensive of 85 countries tracked by imhere (cheapest: Egypt, priciest: United States). Data updated 8 Aug 2026.
How much is rice in Malaysia?
Rice costs about $0.76 per 500g (Rp13422.07 IDR) in Malaysia in 2026.
Is rice expensive in Malaysia?
It is the #53 most expensive of the 85 countries tracked by imhere, about 20% below the Rp16845.45 IDR world average.
How much is that in US dollars?
Rice in Malaysia is about $0.76 per 500g / Rp13422.07 IDR.
Which country has the cheapest rice?
The cheapest in this comparison is Egypt at about Rp5298.18 IDR.
Which country has the most expensive rice?
The most expensive is United States at about Rp39383.17 IDR.
How does the cost of living in Malaysia compare?
The world average for rice is about Rp16845.45 IDR and the median is Rp15541.34 IDR - a quick way to judge local living costs before you travel.
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