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🇲🇾Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia · Population: 8,420,000 · Cost Index: 35/100

Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia · Asia

Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital, dominated by the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. It offers a multicultural food scene and affordable modern living.

8,420,000

Population

35

Cost Index

63

Safety Index

62

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $1,450 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $637.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$520.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$310.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,100.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$620.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $3.82
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.50
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$18.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.80
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.10
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.90
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.50
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.20
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20

Transportation

Avg: $6.03
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$28.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.55
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.75
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.35
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.50

Utilities

Avg: $29.67
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$55.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$12.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$22.00

Healthcare

Avg: $12.33
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$14.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$18.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$5.00

Entertainment

Avg: $10.20
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$30.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.50
Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.80
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$3.50

Clothing

Avg: $44.00
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$40.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$22.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$70.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
MYR
Language
Malay
Cost Index
35/100
Safety Index
63/100
Quality of Life
62/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.