Cost of living in Nilai

Nilai, a growing city in Malaysia, offers a unique blend of urban and suburban living. Understanding the cost of living here is crucial for both potential residents and businesses.

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of expenses in Nilai, covering essential categories such as dining, housing, and transportation.

Cost of Living Summary

Dining and Restaurants
  • Inexpensive Restaurant MealA meal at a casual restaurant will typically cost $4.48 on average.
  • Mid-Range Restaurant (Three-Course Meal for Two)For a more upscale dining experience, expect to pay around $13.43.
  • Fast Food (e.g., McDonald's)A McMeal or equivalent combo meal averages $5.6.
  • Beverages (e.g., Cappuccino, Water)A regular cappuccino costs $2.91, while a 0.33-liter bottle of water is priced at $0.45.
Transportation
  • Fuel (Gasoline)Gasoline is priced at $0.46 per liter.
Housing Costs
  • 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre)Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $212.65.
  • 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre)Outside the centre, rent averages $179.07.
  • 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre)Rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $313.37.
  • 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre)Outside the centre, rent averages $246.22.

Cost of Living Data

The following pricing data has been gathered from 3 user contributions, as of the most recent update in November, 2024.
Restaurants
Avg / Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$4.48
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$13.43
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$5.60
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.45
Cappuccino (regular)
$2.91
Transportation
Avg / Range
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.46
Rent Per Month
Avg / Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$212.65
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$179.07
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$313.37
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$246.22
Worldwide
Malaysia

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.
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