Malaysia
Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur
Monthly Total
$1,291
$22,593
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$434
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$29
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$434
$7,595
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$87
$1,523
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$111
$1,943
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$240
$4,200
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$213
$3,728
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$123
$2,153
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$24
$420
Monthly Total
$1,291
$22,593
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