Median monthly budget · single · city center
$958/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$1,131
Family of 4
$2,548
Median local salary (after tax)$1,585/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Kuala Lumpur$690$382$1,324Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$2.26
Bread (loaf)$1.12
Eggs (12)$2.64
Rice (1kg)$1.78
Chicken (1kg)$4.88
Apples (1kg)$3.29
Tomatoes (1kg)$1.67
Potatoes (1kg)$1.35
Water (1.5L)$0.74
Wine (mid-range)$19
Beer (0.5L store)$3.47
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$5.06
Mid-range dinner for 2$30
Cappuccino$3.35
Beer (draught)$4.55
Coke (0.33L)$0.83
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$13
Single ride$0.76
Gasoline (1L)$0.63
Malaysia vs. the neighbors
🇲🇾Malaysia(this country)
$958/mo🇮🇳India
$938/mo🇻🇳Vietnam
$1,183/mo🇺🇿Uzbekistan
$1,484/mo🇦🇲Armenia
$1,659/mo🇬🇪Georgia
$1,672/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Malaysia?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $958/month including rent. Kuala Lumpur is the cheapest at $958/mo.
What is the average rent in Malaysia?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $690/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Malaysia?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $1,585, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.