Malaysian, whether single or with families, fork out between RM200 and RM2,500 per month for dining out, considering the current rise in grocery prices. According to a Sinar Harian survey, they believe that the expenses incurred from eating at restaurants aren't significantly different from what it costs to cook at home.

Muhamad Amirul Adha Sabri, a 24-year-old single private sector worker in Shah Alam, allocates a monthly dining-out budget of up to RM420, sticking to a daily limit of RM15 for meals. He finds this cost comparable to purchasing ingredients like chicken, eggs, oil, or rice for home cooked meals.

Salsabila Syarulnizam, another 24-year-old private sector employee, spends between RM200 and RM450 per month on restaurant dining. Her expenses tend to rise on workdays, especially for breakfast and dinner, and she occasionally orders food online during the weekends. In contrast, Nurmizan Afiffah Mohamad Amin, a 29-year-old homemaker, along with her husband and child, opts to dine out daily, estimating a monthly expenditure of RM700.

In Malaysia, we've been witnessing an interesting change in how people go about their meals. It seems that more and more Malaysians are choosing the experience of dining out over cooking at home. This shift has a lot to do with the growing concern about the rising prices of groceries and fresh produce.

Many Malaysians are discovering that dining at restaurants and eateries can be quite convenient and sometimes even budget-friendly.  As this dining-out trend gains momentum, it speaks to the ever-evolving culinary landscape in our country and how economic factors are shaping our daily dining choices.

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Source: Sinar Harian