Price Rankings for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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World Ranking

10^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 585 Cities in the World.
29^th Cheapest McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) (Restaurants) out of 477 Cities in the World.
34^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 418 Cities in the World.

27^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 552 Cities in the World.
96^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 584 Cities in the World.
31^st Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 478 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

8^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 135 Cities in Asia
20^th Cheapest 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 133 Cities in Asia
23^th Cheapest McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) (Restaurants) out of 111 Cities in Asia

20^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 128 Cities in Asia
19^th Most Expensive Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 119 Cities in Asia
24^th Most Expensive Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 123 Cities in Asia

South-Eastern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 24 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Cheapest Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 21 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
3^rd Cheapest Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) (Markets) out of 22 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

2^nd Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 24 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 24 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
4^th Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 24 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	15.00 RM	Very Low	491^st/584	62^th/134	6^th/24
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	80.00 RM	Very Low	509^th/577	71^st/130	15^th/24
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	15.00 RM	Very Low	449^th/477	89^th/111	14^th/21
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	15.00 RM	Moderate	314^th/561	21^st/115	3^rd/24
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	20.00 RM	Moderate	254^th/555	31^st/114	2^nd/24
Cappuccino (regular)	11.46 RM	Moderate	341^st/580	46^th/132	6^th/24
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.64 RM	Very Low	480^th/582	48^th/134	10^th/24
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.55 RM	Very Low	469^th/581	37^th/135	8^th/24
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	25.35 RM	Very High	96^th/584	43^th/135	16^th/24
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	2.95 RM	Low	449^th/580	60^th/132	20^th/22
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.32 RM	Low	409^th/575	49^th/135	4^th/24
Eggs (regular) (12)	6.33 RM	Very Low	472^th/584	68^th/135	17^th/24
Local Cheese (1 lb)	17.58 RM	Moderate	281^st/555	39^th/118	12^th/16
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	6.05 RM	Very Low	529^th/576	91^st/131	16^th/22
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	15.21 RM	Low	425^th/539	59^th/116	15^th/21
Apples (1 lb)	4.44 RM	Moderate	329^th/576	43^th/133	13^th/22
Banana (1 lb)	2.48 RM	Low	398^th/574	62^th/133	12^th/23
Oranges (1 lb)	4.49 RM	Moderate	229^th/536	20^th/128	7^th/20
Tomato (1 lb)	2.27 RM	Low	443^th/563	48^th/131	9^th/21
Potato (1 lb)	1.71 RM	Low	395^th/561	52^th/130	20^th/22
Onion (1 lb)	1.75 RM	Low	390^th/555	51^st/131	20^th/21
Lettuce (1 head)	3.88 RM	Low	351^st/527	40^th/107	12^th/16
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.38 RM	Low	383^th/556	43^th/132	8^th/23
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	70.00 RM	Very High	27^th/552	17^th/106	10^th/22
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	10.78 RM	Very High	94^th/507	15^th/108	4^th/22
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	15.69 RM	Very High	31^st/478	9^th/98	2^nd/18
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.00 RM	Low	349^th/479	43^th/109	5^th/19
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.00 RM	Low	395^th/569	33^th/132	7^th/22
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	100.00 RM	Low	385^th/500	42^th/112	5^th/12
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	3.50 RM	Very Low	415^th/499	72^th/125	10^th/22
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	4.83 RM	Low	289^th/447	24^th/123	3^rd/21
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	16.00 RM	Very Low	302^th/375	40^th/100	5^th/13
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.32 RM	Very Low	576^th/585	128^th/135	24^th/24
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	160,000.00 RM	Very High	13^th/264	9^th/76	5^th/9
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	126,635.27 RM	Very High	52^th/456	19^th/119	8^th/18
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	197.93 RM	Very Low	517^th/580	88^th/135	19^th/24
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.24 RM	Low	321^st/428	51^st/123	19^th/21
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	118.27 RM	Low	410^th/585	46^th/135	15^th/24
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	162.93 RM	Moderate	269^th/584	59^th/135	14^th/24
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	28.86 RM	Very Low	385^th/418	86^th/111	8^th/17
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	18.00 RM	Very Low	495^th/582	70^th/134	12^th/24
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	770.94 RM	Low	378^th/492	54^th/127	10^th/18
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	36,949.09 RM	Moderate	142^th/333	26^th/119	9^th/18
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	216.64 RM	Moderate	329^th/580	43^th/133	9^th/23
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	110.93 RM	Very Low	539^th/572	114^th/133	17^th/23
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	280.70 RM	Very Low	483^th/583	70^th/134	19^th/23
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	268.34 RM	Very Low	482^th/576	64^th/134	16^th/23
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,860.16 RM	Low	417^th/584	49^th/135	11^st/24
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,133.92 RM	Low	433^th/581	51^st/135	12^th/24
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	3,563.57 RM	Low	411^st/582	50^th/135	12^th/24
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,199.35 RM	Low	429^th/582	52^th/135	13^th/24
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	995.75 RM	Moderate	289^th/491	37^th/116	8^th/21
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	557.98 RM	Low	286^th/471	36^th/111	6^th/18
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,509.16 RM	Low	363^th/580	37^th/135	2^nd/24
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.22	Moderate	214^th/532	100^th/121	16^th/18

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