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Malaysia

AsiaยทMYRยทMalay/English
Nomad Score
8
Excellent
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Excellent infrastructure, English widely spoken, and amazing food diversity. Kuala Lumpur offers modern city living at a fraction of Singapore prices.

Key Indices

32
Cost of Living
10.5
Rent Index
35.5
Groceries
20
Restaurants
55
Purchasing Power
58
Safety
68
Healthcare
115
Quality of Life

Cost Breakdown

Housing
1BR Apartment (City Center)$350/mo
3BR Apartment (City Center)$650/mo
Food & Drink
Inexpensive Restaurant$3
Mid-Range (2 People)$12
Cappuccino$2.8
Utilities & Services
Monthly Transport Pass$20/mo
Internet (60 Mbps+)$22/mo
Gym Membership$25/mo
Income
Average Monthly Salary$900
Population32,365,999

Monthly Budget

$611
Estimated monthly cost for a single person
Rent (1BR)$350
Food (30 cheap + 4 mid-range)$138
Coffee (20x/month)$56
Transport$20
Internet$22
Gym$25
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