Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Summary of cost of living in Kuala Lumpur

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: RM10,564
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: RM5,193
  • Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is cheaper than in 64% of cities in Asia (9 out of 14)
  • Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is cheaper than in 92% of cities in the World (153 out of 167)
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List of prices in Kuala Lumpur
Current as of Sep 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district RM20
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) RM19
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast RM13
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk RM8
12 eggs, large RM12
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes RM7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese RM24
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 RM70
2 liters of coca-cola RM4.95
Bread for 2 people for 1 day RM3.54
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area RM4,216
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area RM2,593
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat RM408
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area RM2,436
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area RM1,648
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio RM230
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) RM117
40” flat screen tv RM1,740
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) RM468
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) RM28
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) RM337
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes RM322
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new RM156,959
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas RM2.19
Monthly ticket public transport RM53
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) RM12
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) RM26
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) RM82
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) RM25
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) RM11
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) RM14
4 rolls of toilet paper RM5.99
Tube of toothpaste RM9
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city RM34
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub RM84
2 tickets to the movies RM40
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) RM210
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert RM141
1 cocktail drink in downtown club RM41
Cappuccino in expat area of the city RM13
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) RM24
Ipad wi-fi 128gb RM2,176
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) RM0.43
1 month of gym membership in business district RM207
1 package of marlboro cigarettes RM17
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 349 prices entered by 82 different people.
Latest price update: September 09, 2024

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Kuala Lumpur position in our World Ranking

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153rd
out of 167
asia
9th
out of 14

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