Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Monthly budget from $700 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$700
/mo
Standard
$1,290
/mo
Comfort
$2,430
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $350 | $200 | $50 | $100 | $700/mo |
| Standard | $650 | $350 | $90 | $200 | $1,290/mo |
| Comfort | $1,300 | $550 | $180 | $400 | $2,430/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Modern city with excellent infrastructure, multicultural food, and English-friendly environment
Internet: 60 Mbps
Safety: 4/5
Nomad score: 4.4/5