Price Rankings for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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World Ranking

7^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 425 Cities in the World.
12^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 226 Cities in the World.
16^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 245 Cities in the World.

35^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 387 Cities in the World.
61^st Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 397 Cities in the World.
35^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 368 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

4^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 96 Cities in Asia
10^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 66 Cities in Asia
12^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 54 Cities in Asia

5^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 83 Cities in Asia
17^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 94 Cities in Asia
6^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 77 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	19.89 RM	Very Low	360^th/420	52^th/96	4^th/16
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	143.50 RM	Low	328^th/413	39^th/95	3^rd/16
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	20.00 RM	Very Low	336^th/362	73^th/93	10^th/15
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	15.50 RM	Moderate	219^th/396	17^th/83	3^rd/16
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	25.00 RM	High	145^th/381	15^th/77	2^nd/16
Cappuccino (regular)	12.80 RM	Low	262^th/422	47^th/95	5^th/16
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.53 RM	Very Low	347^th/424	43^th/98	6^th/16
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.17 RM	Low	331^st/421	35^th/97	6^th/16
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	30.19 RM	High	100^th/427	42^th/98	7^th/16
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.78 RM	Low	335^th/423	51^st/98	16^th/16
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.92 RM	Low	327^th/418	51^st/97	4^th/16
Eggs (regular) (12)	9.30 RM	Low	324^th/416	44^th/98	8^th/16
Local Cheese (1 lb)	27.42 RM	High	130^th/416	21^st/92	6^th/13
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	9.05 RM	Very Low	347^th/421	52^th/98	7^th/16
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	20.82 RM	Low	295^th/405	52^th/94	10^th/15
Apples (1 lb)	5.30 RM	Moderate	215^th/422	35^th/96	14^th/16
Banana (1 lb)	2.89 RM	Low	329^th/424	55^th/97	8^th/16
Oranges (1 lb)	5.33 RM	High	136^th/393	17^th/94	7^th/15
Tomato (1 lb)	3.02 RM	Very Low	320^th/399	38^th/93	9^th/15
Potato (1 lb)	2.01 RM	Low	294^th/409	40^th/95	15^th/16
Onion (1 lb)	1.95 RM	Low	319^th/404	43^th/93	15^th/15
Lettuce (1 head)	4.55 RM	Low	281^st/396	40^th/87	10^th/14
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	3.00 RM	Low	283^th/419	30^th/98	7^th/16
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	70.00 RM	Very High	61^st/397	15^th/79	8^th/16
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	13.84 RM	Very High	35^th/387	5^th/83	2^nd/16
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	18.92 RM	Very High	35^th/368	6^th/77	2^nd/16
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.00 RM	Low	247^th/350	43^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	264^th/368	27^th/82	4^th/12
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 RM	Very Low	230^th/245	43^th/54	4^th/6
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.00 RM	Low	209^th/263	50^th/81	2^nd/11
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	8.05 RM	Moderate	93^th/202	12^th/75	2^nd/8
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	15.00 RM	Very Low	135^th/153	35^th/52	4^th/7
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.77 RM	Very Low	419^th/425	93^th/96	15^th/16
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	160,000.00 RM	High	39^th/169	17^th/50	5^th/6
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	135,022.10 RM	High	97^th/296	24^th/81	5^th/10
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	272.91 RM	Very Low	351^st/410	60^th/95	12^th/16
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	50.50 RM	Low	309^th/412	45^th/98	9^th/16
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	118.73 RM	Low	274^th/426	32^th/97	9^th/16
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	207.80 RM	High	153^th/396	42^th/98	6^th/16
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	35.42 RM	Very Low	215^th/226	57^th/66	7^th/8
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	20.00 RM	Very Low	351^st/378	67^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	1,045.83 RM	Low	228^th/288	51^st/78	7^th/9
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	32,333.33 RM	Low	130^th/191	38^th/70	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)	228.38 RM	Low	317^th/402	47^th/94	6^th/15
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	148.22 RM	Very Low	296^th/363	50^th/89	4^th/13
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	328.36 RM	Very Low	369^th/411	67^th/96	14^th/16
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	302.80 RM	Very Low	329^th/377	58^th/92	9^th/14
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,435.70 RM	Low	280^th/401	45^th/97	5^th/16
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,669.57 RM	Low	284^th/402	43^th/95	4^th/16
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	4,717.86 RM	Low	269^th/394	48^th/98	9^th/16
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,666.00 RM	Low	314^th/397	57^th/92	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	1,091.77 RM	Low	202^th/306	38^th/76	8^th/11
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	531.38 RM	Very Low	243^th/297	47^th/74	9^th/10
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	5,960.00 RM	Moderate	251^st/422	32^th/98	2^nd/16
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.21	Low	299^th/385	76^th/86	9^th/11

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