Summary of The Cost of Living in Malaysia
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Malaysia is $1,109.26 including rent, or $789.26 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Malaysia is $1,657.74 including rent, or $1,337.74 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Malaysia is $2,325.37 including rent, or $1,909.37 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Malaysia ranges from $13,311.12 for a single person to $19,892.86 for a couple, and $27,904.42 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $9,471.12 for a single person to $16,052.86 for a couple, and $22,912.42 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Malaysia, baseline monthly expenses range from $497.99 for a single person to $751.24 for a couple, and $1,063.48 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $337.99 for a single person to $591.24 for a couple, and $855.48 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Malaysia, estimated monthly expenses range from $2,540.01 for a single person to $3,714.96 for a couple, and $5,143.72 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,840.01 for a single person to $3,014.96 for a couple, and $4,233.72 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Malaysia is $790.00, which is 0.1% more than the average monthly cost of living and 133.7% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |