Price Rankings for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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World Ranking

8^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 433 Cities in the World.
11^st Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 229 Cities in the World.
15^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 247 Cities in the World.

36^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 393 Cities in the World.
31^st Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 376 Cities in the World.
66^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 405 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

4^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 97 Cities in Asia
10^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 68 Cities in Asia
12^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 53 Cities in Asia

16^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 96 Cities in Asia
5^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 83 Cities in Asia
6^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 80 Cities in Asia

South-Eastern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) (Markets) out of 16 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 10 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 15 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

2^nd Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 16 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 16 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 16 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	19.84 RM	Very Low	367^th/429	53^th/97	4^th/16
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	142.40 RM	Low	333^th/420	39^th/96	3^rd/16
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	20.00 RM	Very Low	338^th/363	69^th/94	10^th/15
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	15.50 RM	Moderate	221^st/402	18^th/84	3^rd/16
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	25.00 RM	High	149^th/384	15^th/78	2^nd/16
Cappuccino (regular)	12.97 RM	Low	264^th/430	46^th/96	5^th/16
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.45 RM	Very Low	356^th/433	45^th/99	7^th/16
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.14 RM	Low	337^th/428	34^th/98	6^th/16
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	29.84 RM	High	109^th/435	43^th/99	8^th/16
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.78 RM	Low	339^th/431	50^th/99	16^th/16
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.99 RM	Low	333^th/429	51^st/98	5^th/16
Eggs (regular) (12)	9.27 RM	Low	333^th/427	44^th/99	9^th/16
Local Cheese (1 lb)	27.42 RM	High	132^th/423	21^st/93	6^th/13
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	9.26 RM	Very Low	354^th/430	53^th/99	7^th/16
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	20.43 RM	Low	303^th/411	54^th/95	10^th/15
Apples (1 lb)	5.38 RM	Moderate	217^th/431	34^th/97	14^th/16
Banana (1 lb)	2.91 RM	Low	327^th/433	56^th/99	8^th/16
Oranges (1 lb)	5.33 RM	High	138^th/405	16^th/96	7^th/15
Tomato (1 lb)	3.03 RM	Low	328^th/411	38^th/95	9^th/15
Potato (1 lb)	2.01 RM	Low	301^st/419	40^th/97	15^th/16
Onion (1 lb)	1.94 RM	Low	327^th/414	42^th/95	15^th/15
Lettuce (1 head)	4.55 RM	Low	281^st/403	36^th/88	9^th/14
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	3.02 RM	Low	287^th/424	29^th/98	7^th/16
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	70.00 RM	Very High	66^th/405	15^th/80	8^th/16
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	13.84 RM	Very High	36^th/393	5^th/83	2^nd/16
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	18.92 RM	Very High	31^st/376	6^th/80	2^nd/16
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.00 RM	Low	251^st/356	42^th/86	6^th/15
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.00 RM	Low	271^st/377	26^th/82	4^th/11
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 RM	Very Low	233^th/247	42^th/53	5^th/6
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.00 RM	Low	209^th/263	50^th/82	2^nd/11
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	8.05 RM	Moderate	95^th/203	12^th/75	2^nd/8
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	15.00 RM
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.77 RM	Very Low	426^th/433	94^th/97	15^th/16
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	160,000.00 RM	High	43^th/173	16^th/50	4^th/6
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	135,702.91 RM	High	97^th/300	22^th/81	5^th/9
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	278.24 RM	Very Low	355^th/416	60^th/96	12^th/16
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	49.72 RM	Low	325^th/429	45^th/99	9^th/16
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	117.43 RM	Low	283^th/434	32^th/98	9^th/16
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	206.21 RM	High	159^th/401	41^st/97	6^th/15
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	35.42 RM	Very Low	219^th/229	59^th/68	7^th/8
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	20.00 RM	Very Low	351^st/379	66^th/84	11^st/15
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,063.04 RM	Low	225^th/292	52^th/81	7^th/10
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	32,333.33 RM	Low	129^th/194	39^th/71	10^th/10
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	231.65 RM	Low	313^th/407	43^th/95	6^th/15
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	152.86 RM	Low	285^th/364	49^th/92	4^th/13
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	327.27 RM	Very Low	370^th/414	67^th/96	14^th/16
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	307.08 RM	Very Low	332^th/381	59^th/93	9^th/14
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,389.58 RM	Low	289^th/411	45^th/97	6^th/16
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,624.00 RM	Low	293^th/409	42^th/95	4^th/16
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	4,646.43 RM	Low	277^th/402	48^th/99	9^th/16
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,666.00 RM	Low	319^th/404	56^th/93	11^st/16
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,097.08 RM	Low	193^th/305	36^th/76	6^th/10
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	535.66 RM	Low	234^th/293	47^th/76	9^th/10
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	5,929.86 RM	Moderate	254^th/429	32^th/98	2^nd/16
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.24	Low	303^th/389	74^th/84	9^th/11

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