Cost of living in Ipoh, Malaysia

Summary of cost of living in Ipoh

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: RM7,399
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: RM2,933
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Ipoh
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district RM14
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) RM14
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast RM10
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk RM5.71
12 eggs, large RM5.95
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes RM6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese RM22
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples RM10
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes RM4.60
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket RM12
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality RM89
2 liters of coca-cola RM3.98
Bread for 2 people for 1 day RM3.03
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area RM1,882
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area RM1,041
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat RM210
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area RM1,476
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area RM806
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio RM200
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) RM149
40” flat screen tv RM1,950
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) RM581
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) RM20
Hourly rate for cleaning help RM18
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) RM274
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) RM129
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) RM232
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes RM270
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new RM119,800
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas RM2.12
Monthly ticket public transport RM92
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) RM24
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) RM10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) RM30
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) RM66
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) RM15
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) RM11
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) RM17
4 rolls of toilet paper RM4.47
Tube of toothpaste RM7
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city RM28
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub RM60
2 tickets to the movies RM26
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) RM270
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert RM148
1 cocktail drink in downtown club RM24
Cappuccino in expat area of the city RM13
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) RM18
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) RM0.27
1 month of gym membership in business district RM151
1 package of marlboro cigarettes RM14
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 40 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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