Malaysia flagCost of Living Guide

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Malaysia

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Economic & Living Costs in Malaysia
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

10-24 RM
Avg: 17 RM

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

60-200 RM
Avg: 130 RM

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

16-21 RM
Avg: 18.5 RM

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

8-28 RM
Avg: 18 RM
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

900-3000 RM
Avg: 1950 RM

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

600-1800 RM
Avg: 1200 RM

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

1500-5094.01 RM
Avg: 3297.01 RM

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

1200-3500 RM
Avg: 2350 RM
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

2-5 RM
Avg: 3.5 RM

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

8-28 RM
Avg: 18 RM

Monthly Transport Pass

50-100 RM
Avg: 75 RM

Gasoline (1L)

2.05-2.65 RM
Avg: 2.35 RM
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

130-350 RM
Avg: 240 RM

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

90-150 RM
Avg: 120 RM

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

25-60 RM
Avg: 42.5 RM
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

6-10 RM
Avg: 8 RM

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

3-7 RM
Avg: 5 RM

Eggs (12)

4.8-12 RM
Avg: 8.4 RM

Local Cheese (1kg)

25-120 RM
Avg: 72.5 RM
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

70-240 RM
Avg: 155 RM

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

10-45 RM
Avg: 27.5 RM

Cinema Ticket

15-30 RM
Avg: 22.5 RM

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

500-1536.25 RM
Avg: 1018.13 RM
Last updated: 2026-04-03