
🇲🇾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
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$520.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$310.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,100.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$620.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.50Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$18.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.50Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.80Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.10Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.90Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.50Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.20Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$28.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.55Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.75Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.35Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.50Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$55.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$12.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$22.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$14.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$18.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$5.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$30.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.50Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.80Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$3.50Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$40.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$22.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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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.