Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur
Prices in Kuala Lumpur (First-Level Administrative Unit in Malaysia)
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Kuala Lumpur - 157 contributors in the past 12 months
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | RM18.86 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | RM111.79 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | RM19.68 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | RM19.62 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | RM24.31 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | RM12.47 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | RM3.26 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | RM2.02 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | RM8.90 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | RM3.89 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | RM3.09 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | RM10.54 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | RM28.36 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | RM9.11 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | RM18.51 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | RM6.33 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | RM3.51 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | RM4.60 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | RM2.98 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | RM2.43 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | RM2.74 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | RM4.94 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | RM2.73 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | RM75.33 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | RM13.95 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | RM20.89 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | RM18.40 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | RM2.98 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | RM51.11 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | RM4.35 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | RM7.95 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | RM18.42 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | RM2.58 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | RM171,668.57 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | RM141,616.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | RM256.88 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | RM38.81 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | RM108.53 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | RM205.22 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | RM26.75 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | RM21.65 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | RM1,152.79 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | RM42,591.47 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | RM297.01 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | RM166.96 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | RM373.80 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | RM389.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | RM2,637.50 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | RM1,482.35 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | RM4,800.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | RM2,572.22 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | RM1,523.42 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | RM551.12 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | RM6,367.10 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.34 | |
Over the last 12 months, 787 data points were contributed by 216 people of this region.
Last update: 7 May 2026
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