Price Rankings for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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World Ranking

5^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 343 Cities in the World.
8^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 219 Cities in the World.
15^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 214 Cities in the World.

31^st Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 327 Cities in the World.
32^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 326 Cities in the World.
29^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 321 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 83 Cities in Asia
7^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 66 Cities in Asia
11^st Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 47 Cities in Asia

10^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 83 Cities in Asia
5^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 72 Cities in Asia
6^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 71 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 Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 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	285^th/343	43^th/83	4^th/12
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	130.00 RM	Very Low	278^th/339	39^th/83	4^th/12
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	20.00 RM	Very Low	298^th/317	64^th/81	9^th/12
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	18.00 RM	Moderate	151^st/323	13^th/72	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	25.00 RM	High	109^th/311	15^th/67	2^nd/12
Cappuccino (regular)	13.19 RM	Moderate	198^th/342	37^th/83	3^rd/12
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.59 RM	Very Low	277^th/343	34^th/83	4^th/12
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.22 RM	Low	259^th/343	24^th/83	4^th/12
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	31.44 RM	Very High	60^th/343	27^th/83	5^th/12
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.94 RM	Low	261^st/342	42^th/83	12^th/12
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.04 RM	Low	252^th/342	41^st/83	2^nd/12
Eggs (regular) (12)	9.74 RM	Low	245^th/343	30^th/83	4^th/12
Local Cheese (1 lb)	27.14 RM	High	113^th/343	20^th/83	6^th/12
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	8.77 RM	Very Low	279^th/343	43^th/83	4^th/12
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	19.78 RM	Low	248^th/341	49^th/82	9^th/12
Apples (1 lb)	5.49 RM	Moderate	158^th/343	26^th/83	10^th/12
Banana (1 lb)	2.99 RM	Low	245^th/343	46^th/83	6^th/12
Oranges (1 lb)	5.51 RM	High	103^th/342	10^th/83	4^th/12
Tomato (1 lb)	3.02 RM	Low	262^th/339	34^th/83	8^th/12
Potato (1 lb)	1.96 RM	Low	239^th/341	35^th/83	12^th/12
Onion (1 lb)	2.02 RM	Low	257^th/339	38^th/83	12^th/12
Lettuce (1 head)	4.79 RM	Low	225^th/338	31^st/78	6^th/11
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.95 RM	Low	222^th/343	21^st/83	4^th/12
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	70.00 RM	Very High	32^th/326	16^th/70	8^th/12
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	13.76 RM	Very High	31^st/327	5^th/72	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	18.78 RM	Very High	29^th/321	6^th/71	2^nd/12
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.00 RM	Low	207^th/299	39^th/74	6^th/12
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.00 RM	Low	226^th/317	26^th/74	5^th/10
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 RM	Very Low	200^th/214	37^th/47	5^th/6
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.00 RM	Low	181^st/230	44^th/73	2^nd/9
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	8.05 RM	Moderate	85^th/183	12^th/64	2^nd/7
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	17.50 RM
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.78 RM	Very Low	339^th/343	82^th/83	12^th/12
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	170,000.00 RM	Very High	23^th/156	10^th/44	4^th/6
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	137,836.95 RM	High	81^st/268	19^th/71	5^th/7
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	293.29 RM	Very Low	277^th/338	49^th/83	10^th/12
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	55.79 RM	Low	237^th/342	35^th/83	7^th/12
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	120.29 RM	Moderate	205^th/343	23^th/83	4^th/12
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	201.17 RM	Moderate	143^th/335	40^th/83	5^th/12
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	32.92 RM	Very Low	212^th/219	60^th/66	7^th/8
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	20.00 RM	Very Low	293^th/317	61^st/79	10^th/12
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,064.00 RM	Low	205^th/276	47^th/76	8^th/10
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	37,409.09 RM	Moderate	113^th/195	36^th/73	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)	245.90 RM	Low	239^th/336	39^th/83	5^th/12
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	168.29 RM	Low	222^th/320	41^st/83	3^rd/12
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	329.32 RM	Very Low	297^th/340	55^th/83	11^st/12
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	326.54 RM	Very Low	274^th/332	50^th/83	7^th/12
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,393.38 RM	Low	233^th/340	40^th/83	6^th/12
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,637.93 RM	Low	234^th/338	37^th/83	3^rd/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	5,003.45 RM	Low	214^th/333	40^th/83	8^th/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,750.00 RM	Low	251^st/332	49^th/81	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	1,199.99 RM	Low	171^st/282	33^th/71	6^th/10
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	543.49 RM	Low	220^th/275	46^th/71	9^th/10
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	6,155.38 RM	Moderate	185^th/341	25^th/83	2^nd/12
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.41	Low	241^st/324	66^th/76	9^th/10

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