Cost of Living in Malaysia
Summary of cost of living in Malaysia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,860.6$ (8,138.4RM), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 526.0$ (2,300.7RM), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Malaysia is, on average, 53.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Malaysia is, on average, 79.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.43 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 22.86 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 4.34 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.49 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.57 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.67 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.74 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.40 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.61 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.84 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.60 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.99 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.08 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.78 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.68 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.64 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.14 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.66 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.47 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.01 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.55 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.15 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.73 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.60 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.12 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.69 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 11.43 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.14 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.38 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 5.37 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 1.78 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,294.47 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,372.82 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 48.53 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 10.20 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 26.08 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.51 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 6.42 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.57 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 172.48 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,795.12 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 58.18 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.35 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.95 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 63.27 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 374.85 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 258.37 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 664.09 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 442.67 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 185.40 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 106.25 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 924.14 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.17 |
Prices in Malaysia
This country had 4502 entries in the past 12 months by 539 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Malaysia
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida na Malásia
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Malesia
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