INTERACTIVE: See exactly how much more your groceries and meals costs now


PETALING JAYA: Whether buying groceries or dining at restaurants, Malaysians are feeling the squeeze due to rising food costs.

To find out exactly how much more Malaysians are paying for food items ranging from poultry to vegetables as well as cooked meals at restaurants over the past five years, The Star looked at data from the Statistics Department (DOSM).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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