Cost of Living in Putrajaya

Prices in Putrajaya (First-Level Administrative Unit in Malaysia)

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Putrajaya - 7 contributors in the past 12 months

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant RM16.33 15.00-18.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) RM83.33 50.00-120.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) RM17.33 16.00-21.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) RM15.00 12.00-18.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) RM19.00 16.00-22.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) RM13.00 8.00-15.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) RM3.22 3.00-3.70
Bottled Water (12 oz) RM1.67 1.20-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) RM7.20 6.50-8.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) RM4.08 1.81-5.44
White Rice (1 lb) RM4.16 2.04-8.16
Eggs (12, Large Size) RM8.52 7.20-9.60
Local Cheese (1 lb) RM14.51 10.89-18.14
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) RM9.53 7.71-11.34
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) RM18.14
Apples (1 lb) RM4.54 3.63-5.44
Bananas (1 lb) RM2.83 2.27-3.40
Oranges (1 lb) RM4.08 2.72-5.44
Tomatoes (1 lb) RM3.29 2.49-4.08
Potatoes (1 lb) RM2.49 1.81-3.18
Onions (1 lb) RM2.70 1.36-4.04
Lettuce (1 Head) RM6.50 3.00-10.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) RM2.33 1.70-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) RM55.00 30.00-80.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) RM16.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) RM23.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) RM22.70 18.40-27.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) RM3.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) RM50.00 50.00-50.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) RM4.00 4.00-4.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) RM3.22
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) RM2.89 2.05-3.87
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) RM223,000.00 186,000.00-260,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) RM140,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) RM341.67 280.00-425.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) RM90.00 60.00-150.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) RM93.33 90.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership RM145.00 120.00-170.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) RM38.33 25.00-50.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) RM26.33 24.00-30.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child RM2,100.00 600.00-3,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child RM93,200.00 26,400.00-160,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) RM345.00 240.00-450.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) RM265.00 60.00-470.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) RM355.00 350.00-360.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes RM350.00 150.00-600.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre RM1,400.00 1,000.00-1,800.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre RM933.33 800.00-1,200.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre RM2,600.00 1,500.00-4,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre RM1,500.00 1,200.00-2,100.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre RM1,005.15 600.00-1,486.44
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre RM676.44 450.00-929.02
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) RM4,211.25
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.07 4.00-4.20

Over the last 12 months, 59 data points were contributed by 18 people of this region.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.

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