Cost of living in Taiping, Malaysia

Summary of cost of living in Taiping

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: RM9,538
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: RM3,669
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Taiping
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district RM34
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) RM27
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast RM7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk RM5.04
12 eggs, large RM2.00
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes RM60
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese -
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples RM5.00
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes RM10
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket RM8
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality -
2 liters of coca-cola RM2.00
Bread for 2 people for 1 day RM1.00
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area RM2,065
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area RM1,295
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat RM542
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area RM3,796
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area RM3,010
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio RM125
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) RM152
40” flat screen tv RM1,201
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) RM443
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) RM25
Hourly rate for cleaning help RM88
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) RM158
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) RM187
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) RM123
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes RM209
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new -
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas RM2.14
Monthly ticket public transport RM23
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) RM350
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) RM12
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) RM2.00
4 rolls of toilet paper RM75
Tube of toothpaste RM2.00
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city RM68
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub RM176
2 tickets to the movies RM101
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) RM450
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert RM91
1 cocktail drink in downtown club RM25
Cappuccino in expat area of the city RM7
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) RM14
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district RM75
1 package of marlboro cigarettes RM21
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 24, 2023

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