Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Summary of cost of living in Kuala Lumpur

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: RM10,653
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: RM5,225
  • Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is cheaper than in 58% of cities in Asia (7 out of 12)
  • Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is cheaper than in 88% of cities in the World (138 out of 156)
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List of prices in Kuala Lumpur
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district RM21
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) RM19
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast RM12
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk RM8
12 eggs, large RM12
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes RM8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese RM27
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples RM12
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes RM6
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket RM13
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality RM71
2 liters of coca-cola RM4.95
Bread for 2 people for 1 day RM4.65
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area RM4,228
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area RM2,571
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat RM307
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area RM2,500
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area RM1,641
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio RM209
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) RM114
40” flat screen tv RM1,528
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) RM398
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) RM25
Hourly rate for cleaning help RM31
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) RM247
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) RM164
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) RM343
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes RM324
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new RM154,636
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas RM2.41
Monthly ticket public transport RM52
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) RM31
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) RM13
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) RM28
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) RM82
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) RM26
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) RM11
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) RM15
4 rolls of toilet paper RM7
Tube of toothpaste RM9
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city RM42
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub RM133
2 tickets to the movies RM40
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) RM207
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert RM143
1 cocktail drink in downtown club RM41
Cappuccino in expat area of the city RM13
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) RM23
Ipad wi-fi 128gb RM2,136
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) RM0.47
1 month of gym membership in business district RM208
1 package of marlboro cigarettes RM18
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 437 prices entered by 78 different people.
Latest price update: December 04, 2024

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Kuala Lumpur position in our World Ranking

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138th
out of 156
asia
7th
out of 12

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