Cost of Living Rankings
The cost of living indices for Malaysia are compared to New York City (NYC), which serves as the baseline with an index of 100. These provide insights into the relative cost of living in different cities in Malaysia, covering factors like consumer goods, rent, and purchasing power.
Highest to LowestUpdated: Dec, 2024
Cost of Living Data
The following pricing data has been gathered from 3 user contributions, as of the most recent update in November, 2024.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$2.24
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$11.19
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$3.81
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.48
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.72
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.56
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.32
Cappuccino (regular)
$2.19
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.57
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$0.67
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.45
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$30.78
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.43
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.37
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
$4.03
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.36
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$6.72
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)
$40,290.99
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.12
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$1.12
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.09
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)
$25,368.40
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$70.16
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$19.92
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data
$9.14
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$3.36
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$111.92
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$73.75
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
$65.92
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$89.54
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$895.36
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate
3.08%
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$67.15
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child
$7,088.23