Price Rankings for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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World Ranking

14^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 582 Cities in the World.
44^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 445 Cities in the World.
46^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 374 Cities in the World.

35^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 560 Cities in the World.
109^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 592 Cities in the World.
84^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 531 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

7^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 140 Cities in Asia
30^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 99 Cities in Asia

18^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 137 Cities in Asia
10^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 116 Cities in Asia
34^th Most Expensive Apples (1kg) (Markets) out of 138 Cities in Asia

South-Eastern Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) (Markets) out of 21 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 5 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
3^rd Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 21 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

3^rd Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 21 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 21 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
3^rd Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 20 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	511^st/588	80^th/138	8^th/21
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	100.00 RM	Very Low	506^th/587	77^th/137	14^th/21
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	18.00 RM	Very Low	446^th/495	82^th/125	10^th/20
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	17.00 RM	Moderate	272^th/563	23^th/120	3^rd/21
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	20.00 RM	Moderate	229^th/553	29^th/113	4^th/21
Cappuccino (regular)	12.58 RM	Moderate	314^th/590	52^th/137	6^th/21
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.86 RM	Very Low	493^th/592	66^th/140	11^st/21
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.80 RM	Low	469^th/587	46^th/140	12^th/21
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	28.63 RM	Very High	109^th/592	46^th/140	10^th/21
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.25 RM	Low	464^th/591	69^th/140	20^th/21
Rice (white), (1 lb)	2.84 RM	Low	391^st/585	61^st/140	3^rd/21
Eggs (regular) (12)	7.92 RM	Low	432^th/573	60^th/140	8^th/21
Local Cheese (1 lb)	20.33 RM	Moderate	253^th/572	41^st/134	11^st/18
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	8.05 RM	Very Low	479^th/577	73^th/138	9^th/19
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	20.44 RM	Low	332^th/551	50^th/132	7^th/19
Apples (1 lb)	5.42 RM	Moderate	240^th/584	34^th/138	12^th/20
Banana (1 lb)	2.90 RM	Moderate	326^th/589	63^th/139	7^th/21
Oranges (1 lb)	5.53 RM	High	159^th/575	18^th/137	7^th/18
Tomato (1 lb)	2.83 RM	Low	420^th/566	53^th/134	8^th/18
Potato (1 lb)	1.99 RM	Low	378^th/581	53^th/134	18^th/20
Onion (1 lb)	1.83 RM	Low	392^th/576	56^th/138	17^th/19
Lettuce (1 head)	4.03 RM	Low	329^th/532	54^th/132	15^th/18
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.81 RM	Low	355^th/585	38^th/139	6^th/20
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	70.00 RM	Very High	35^th/560	19^th/112	10^th/21
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	11.29 RM	Very High	84^th/531	10^th/116	3^rd/20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	16.34 RM	Very High	50^th/492	8^th/108	3^rd/20
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.00 RM	Low	353^th/528	46^th/126	6^th/20
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.00 RM	Low	370^th/557	37^th/136	6^th/20
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 RM	Very Low	402^th/445	65^th/99	7^th/11
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.00 RM	Low	364^th/478	62^th/123	6^th/18
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	8.05 RM	Moderate	199^th/401	19^th/110	2^nd/15
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	15.00 RM	Very Low	272^th/321	42^th/79	5^th/10
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.93 RM	Very Low	569^th/582	134^th/140	19^th/21
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	160,000.00 RM	Very High	19^th/211	13^th/59	4^th/5
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	130,055.89 RM	Very High	81^st/429	25^th/109	4^th/15
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	233.93 RM	Very Low	495^th/578	84^th/137	16^th/21
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.44 RM	Moderate	180^th/367	32^th/114	9^th/19
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	116.48 RM	Low	384^th/589	46^th/137	14^th/21
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	191.10 RM	High	198^th/578	52^th/135	10^th/21
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	36.15 RM	Very Low	329^th/374	70^th/99	10^th/13
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	20.00 RM	Very Low	487^th/574	73^th/131	13^th/20
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,100.00 RM	Low	268^th/426	52^th/126	8^th/16
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	36,899.05 RM	Moderate	136^th/320	34^th/110	12^th/17
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	208.52 RM	Low	403^th/566	54^th/133	8^th/18
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	126.58 RM	Very Low	484^th/560	91^st/131	12^th/19
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	302.44 RM	Very Low	471^st/574	78^th/134	17^th/20
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	311.20 RM	Low	425^th/550	65^th/132	8^th/17
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,093.75 RM	Low	398^th/575	58^th/133	10^th/21
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,265.00 RM	Low	414^th/570	63^th/135	10^th/21
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	4,412.50 RM	Low	344^th/558	55^th/136	12^th/21
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,385.29 RM	Low	417^th/566	68^th/136	13^th/21
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	941.00 RM	Moderate	250^th/420	43^th/115	9^th/17
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	497.94 RM	Low	270^th/393	47^th/107	10^th/13
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	5,597.70 RM	Moderate	306^th/569	35^th/138	2^nd/21
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	3.64	Low	362^th/514	105^th/118	12^th/14

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