Price Rankings for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Use this tool to calculate allowance or adjustment if relocating to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. To get more information about prices displayed on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur.

World Ranking

6^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 385 Cities in the World.
12^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 242 Cities in the World.
17^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 228 Cities in the World.

23^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 361 Cities in the World.
23^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 359 Cities in the World.
49^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 385 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 92 Cities in Asia
9^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 70 Cities in Asia
13^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 53 Cities in Asia

11^st Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 92 Cities in Asia
16^th Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 91 Cities in Asia
7^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 79 Cities in Asia

South-Eastern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 12 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 10 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

2^nd Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 12 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 RM	Very Low	326^th/384	51^st/92	5^th/12
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	130.00 RM	Low	304^th/382	45^th/92	6^th/12
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	20.00 RM	Very Low	316^th/347	69^th/86	9^th/12
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	18.00 RM	Moderate	174^th/361	16^th/77	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	25.00 RM	High	104^th/336	13^th/66	2^nd/11
Cappuccino (regular)	12.75 RM	Moderate	226^th/385	44^th/92	2^nd/12
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.66 RM	Low	292^th/384	35^th/92	4^th/12
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.28 RM	Low	276^th/383	23^th/92	3^rd/12
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	31.48 RM	Very High	49^th/385	20^th/92	4^th/12
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.70 RM	Low	298^th/385	47^th/92	12^th/12
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.13 RM	Low	262^th/384	42^th/92	2^nd/12
Eggs (regular) (12)	9.60 RM	Low	271^st/385	33^th/92	4^th/12
Local Cheese (1 lb)	29.13 RM	Very High	58^th/384	16^th/91	5^th/12
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	8.49 RM	Very Low	311^st/385	51^st/92	3^rd/12
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	18.34 RM	Low	288^th/383	56^th/91	9^th/12
Apples (1 lb)	5.49 RM	Moderate	165^th/385	24^th/92	10^th/12
Banana (1 lb)	3.03 RM	Low	247^th/385	51^st/92	6^th/12
Oranges (1 lb)	5.22 RM	High	118^th/382	11^st/92	4^th/12
Tomato (1 lb)	2.71 RM	Low	305^th/382	40^th/92	9^th/12
Potato (1 lb)	1.99 RM	Low	262^th/382	37^th/92	12^th/12
Onion (1 lb)	2.26 RM	Low	248^th/384	34^th/92	12^th/12
Lettuce (1 head)	4.73 RM	Low	239^th/378	31^st/88	6^th/11
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.90 RM	Low	239^th/385	21^st/92	4^th/12
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	75.00 RM	Very High	23^th/361	12^th/74	7^th/11
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	13.34 RM	Very High	33^th/368	7^th/79	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	18.48 RM	Very High	23^th/359	5^th/75	2^nd/12
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.00 RM	Low	195^th/305	33^th/78	6^th/11
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.00 RM	Low	222^th/333	26^th/80	3^rd/9
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 RM	Very Low	212^th/228	41^st/53	5^th/6
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.00 RM	Low	179^th/233	44^th/72	2^nd/7
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	8.05 RM	Moderate	77^th/186	12^th/68	2^nd/7
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	16.50 RM	Very Low	106^th/129	26^th/47	3^rd/6
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.82 RM	Very Low	380^th/385	91^st/92	12^th/12
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	170,000.00 RM	Very High	15^th/155	12^th/43	4^th/5
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	136,638.46 RM	Very High	57^th/288	18^th/79	4^th/8
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	268.76 RM	Very Low	318^th/381	57^th/92	11^st/12
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	61.50 RM	Low	248^th/385	28^th/92	4^th/12
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	111.20 RM	Low	238^th/385	28^th/92	4^th/12
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	200.64 RM	High	135^th/378	41^st/91	5^th/12
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	30.00 RM	Very Low	231^st/242	62^th/70	8^th/9
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	21.00 RM	Very Low	283^th/342	53^th/84	7^th/11
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,110.71 RM	Low	218^th/305	46^th/81	7^th/9
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	38,840.00 RM	Moderate	106^th/211	35^th/79	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)	255.64 RM	Moderate	215^th/369	32^th/89	2^nd/11
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	155.45 RM	Low	254^th/356	46^th/90	3^rd/12
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	340.58 RM	Low	294^th/376	57^th/91	10^th/12
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	316.25 RM	Very Low	291^st/361	52^th/90	6^th/12
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,127.07 RM	Low	272^th/381	46^th/91	7^th/12
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,502.86 RM	Low	270^th/381	43^th/90	3^rd/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	4,613.79 RM	Low	247^th/374	46^th/92	8^th/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,596.77 RM	Low	283^th/379	52^th/91	10^th/12
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,229.51 RM	Moderate	179^th/309	33^th/78	5^th/10
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	568.76 RM	Low	210^th/294	37^th/71	8^th/9
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	6,234.43 RM	Moderate	205^th/382	28^th/91	2^nd/12
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.52	Low	261^st/360	64^th/79	8^th/9

Use this tool to calculate allowance or adjustment if relocating to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. To get more information about prices displayed on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur.

Cost of Living Tools for Kuala Lumpur: Basket Analysis | Cost of living Estimator | Historical Data | Price Rankings

About In the News Newsletter API