VanBasket Malaysia

Food Prices in Malaysia — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-10%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$1.64

-7% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$2.56

-26% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$2.71

-54% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$3.10

+37% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$34.92

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

chips more mini hazelnut

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 13 Jun deal

4.99 MYR
PERTIWI CHICKEN NUGGET 850G

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 13 Jun deal

10.39 MYR
Ayamdu Original Flavor Popcorn Chicken

Ayamdu · 360g

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 13 Jun deal

12.29 MYR
SPRITZER MINERAL WATER 9.5L

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 13 Jun

10.5 MYR
Kewpie Half Salad Dressing

Kewpie · 310 ml

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 13 Jun

10.6 MYR
Kewpie Caesar Sauce (Halal)

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 13 Jun

9.25 MYR
CHINESE CELERY (DAUN SUP) 20PK X 100GM

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 13 Jun

2.6 MYR
BABAS BLACK PEPPER POWDER 40G

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 13 Jun

2.4 MYR
16000168 Cooking caramel

375 ml

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 13 Jun

7.9 MYR
16000210 Heinz Tomato Ketchup

Heinz · 300g

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 13 Jun

5.2 MYR
SCHEF SHOE HORN 60CM 00748

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 29 May

2.6 MYR
Blueberry Fruit Spread

ST DALFOUR

99 Speedmart 8 May

14.35 MYR
Cleare Men (Cool Sport Menthol)

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 2 May deal

13.99 MYR
PESTA TAWAR KECIL 420G

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 2 May

6.7 MYR
(QB) KITCHEN TOWEL 8X70S

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 2 May

11.9 MYR
NOBA KEROPOK LEKOR 700G

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 2 May

10.25 MYR
Kewpie Half Salad Dressing

Kewpie · 310 ml

Village Grocer @ Southkey 2 May deal

9.79 MYR
KAWAN PUFF PASTRY SQUARE 400G

Giant Hypermarket, Johor Bahru 14 Mar deal

7.19 MYR

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Malaysia is close to the world average (index 90). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.2% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Malaysia

Malaysia

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Cambodia 89.6 -10.4%

Indonesia 89.5 -10.5%

Turkey 88 -12%

Bih 92 -8%

Romania 88 -12%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Malaysia?

Food in Malaysia is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 90 (world = 100).

How much should I budget for food in Malaysia per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Malaysia you can expect to spend around $270. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 90 (world = 100).

How does Malaysia compare to similar countries?

Malaysia has a VanBasket Index of 90. Similar or nearby countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Turkey.

How often is the food price data for Malaysia updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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