10.5% above the Malaysia average
Ranked #441 of 577 cities · More expensive than 23.6% of cities worldwide
Compared to Malaysia average · See Malaysia ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | MYR 2,526/mo ≈ $619 | MYR 1,518/mo ≈ $372 | 40% |
| 3-Bedroom | MYR 4,732/mo ≈ $1,159 | MYR 2,648/mo ≈ $649 | 44% |
Kuala Lumpur has a cost of living index of 24.2 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 4 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Kuala Lumpur is affordable by global standards (ranked #441 of 577 cities). It is 10.5% more expensive than the Malaysia average, based on 3 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is expensive. The best value is groceries and the priciest is rent.
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