for someone looking at migrating, it only makes sense to convert everything to RM term right now, before he start earning AUD.

I've seen people got their visa granted, flew in and blew their savings before they found a job. Except eating out, everything seems a lot cheaper in dollar terms but they forgot they're spending their reserve that's sitting in RM.

dollar to dollar terms though, I bought a 2 bed 2 bath in Melb CBD (la trobe street) for less than AUD600k, i doubt you can get a 2 bed 2 bath in KL CBD for RM600k

Another major consideration is also your salary package, my mom isnt willing to move because she could earn more in Malaysia as an auditor rather than Australia, if you compare dollar to dollar, it's significantly more... There are plenty of RM20k/month auditor in Malaysia, but a handful are getting AUD20k/month in australia

So yeah, a lot more things you need to consider before you move. Whether you wanna compare prices after conversion, or compare straight in dollars term, depends on your situation.

Tyre prices though, dont forget to include tyre disposal fee, son of a bitch when i realised i need to pay around 100 dollars more for that shit

Generally if you say you can move here on another temporary visa which also allows you to work (assuming), then it is better to get here first and start working right away. Gain at least 2 or 3 years of AU experience then apply for other permanent visas on shore. This way your chances of getting the visa you wanted is higher, as you are an on-shore applicant, and you pay taxes, your chances of getting the visa is higher IMHO. Heck you can even try to get your employer to sponsor you if you're lucky....

Note: I am not sure what "other visa" do you mean exactly , and most employers here will not hire if you do not own a visa which allows you to work.