Is Yekaterinburg more expensive than Kuala Lumpur?

Yekaterinburg is 0.0% cheaper than Kuala Lumpur overall. Rent is 30.3% higher, groceries 21.2% cheaper, and restaurants 41.9% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Kuala Lumpur or Yekaterinburg?

Kuala Lumpur has a purchasing power index of 109.4 while Yekaterinburg has 60.0 (NYC = 100). Kuala Lumpur offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur vs 🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg

2026

Yekaterinburg is 0.0% cheaper

Category	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg	Difference
Cost of Living	39.2	39.2	0.0%
Rent	13.2	17.2	+30.3%
Groceries	49.5	39.0	-21.2%
Restaurants	29.1	41.3	+41.9%
Purchasing Power	109.4	60.0	-45.2%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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