Prices in Kuala Lumpur

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Kuala Lumpur? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Kuala Lumpur.

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How much will we pay in stores in Kuala Lumpur? Kuala Lumpur - what are the costs and is life more expensive than in United States? Costs in Kuala Lumpur: How much will we pay for entertainment and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Kuala Lumpur: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 15 hours ago)

Currency in Malaysia Malaysian ringgit (MYR). For 10 US dollars you can get 44.7 Malaysian ringgits. For 100 US dollars you can get 447 Malaysian ringgits. And the other way around: For 10 Malaysian ringgits you can get 2.24 US dollars.


Overall, it can be said that prices in Kuala Lumpur are lower than in United States. Food is 34% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 60%. In the case of the cost of living in Kuala Lumpur, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 22%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 30%.

Are hotels expensive in Kuala Lumpur? How much will we pay for a room in Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of accommodation in Malaysia is $47 (MYR 211). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $19 (MYR 85) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $12.4 (MYR 55). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Malaysia in $44 (MYR 195). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $71 (MYR 317) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $76 (MYR 340) in Malaysia If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $92 (MYR 410)


Is it expensive in stores in Kuala Lumpur? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Kuala Lumpur? Below you will read about the current prices of food and food products in Kuala Lumpur, such as: beer, oranges, lettuce, onion, or beef (The last update: 4 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Kuala Lumpur? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Kuala Lumpur? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Kuala Lumpur?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 3.9 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 4.5 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 29 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 7.2 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.79 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Kuala Lumpur, including beer, oranges, lettuce, onion, or beef


And if the trip plans are simply for a given region of the world, then maybe it will come out cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur in nearby countries? See prices in: Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Brunei.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Kuala Lumpur

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Kuala Lumpur

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Kuala Lumpur

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $61 ($38 - $114)

fees

$61 ($38 - $114)
70% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $27 ($22 - $35)

internet

$27 ($22 - $35)
63% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $51 ($22 - $71)

jeans

$51 ($22 - $71)
2.7% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $1.33K

average earnings

$1.33K
71% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $545 ($313 - $850)

renting a small apartment in the center

$545 ($313 - $850)
69% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $596 ($447 - $1.12K)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$596 ($447 - $1.12K)
75% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $0.93 ($0.67 - $2.2)

bread

$0.93 ($0.67 - $2.2)
74% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $13.5 ($3.4 - $34)

cheese

$13.5 ($3.4 - $34)
5.1% more than in United States

Price rice $1.5 ($0.67 - $2.4)

rice

$1.5 ($0.67 - $2.4)
68% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.5 ($0.67 - $2)

tomatoes

$1.5 ($0.67 - $2)
70% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.4 ($0.89 - $2.2)

bananas

$1.4 ($0.89 - $2.2)
15% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $15.7 ($8.9 - $22)

wine

$15.7 ($8.9 - $22)
4.4% more than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $3.9 ($2 - $6.7)

cheap restaurant

$3.9 ($2 - $6.7)
80% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $3.6 ($2.2 - $6.7)

local beer

$3.6 ($2.2 - $6.7)
by half less than in United States

Price coffee $2.8 ($1.6 - $3.8)

coffee

$2.8 ($1.6 - $3.8)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.49 ($0.4 - $0.89)

bottle of water

$0.49 ($0.4 - $0.89)
76% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4.5 ($3.8 - $5.6)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4.5 ($3.8 - $5.6)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.79 ($0.56 - $1.1)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.79 ($0.56 - $1.1)
68% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Kuala Lumpur

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.8 (MYR 8)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.93 (MYR 4.2)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2.1 (MYR 9.3)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $13.5 (MYR 60)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.67 (MYR 3)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $15.7 (MYR 70)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $3.1 (MYR 13.8)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $4.2 (MYR 18.9)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $4 (MYR 18)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $4.5 (MYR 19.9)
  11. Apples (1kg) $2.6 (MYR 11.7)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $2.6 (MYR 11.7)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $0.99 (MYR 4.4)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $1 (MYR 4.6)
  15. Kilo of white rice $1.5 (MYR 6.5)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.5 (MYR 6.7)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.4 (MYR 6.4)
  18. Onions (1kg) $0.96 (MYR 4.3)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $10.2 (MYR 45)

Prices In Restaurants Kuala Lumpur

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $3.9 (MYR 17.5)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $29 (MYR 130)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4.5 (MYR 20)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $3.6 (MYR 16)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $5.6 (MYR 25)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.79 (MYR 3.5)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.49 (MYR 2.2)
  8. Cappuccino $2.8 (MYR 12.7)

Cost Of Living Kuala Lumpur

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.67 (MYR 3)
  2. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $11.2 (MYR 50)
  3. Gasoline (1 liter) $0.46 (MYR 2.1)
  4. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $35.8K (MYR 160K)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $545 (MYR 2.44K)
  6. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $373 (MYR 1.67K)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $1.06K (MYR 4.72K)
  8. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $596 (MYR 2.67K)
  9. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $61 (MYR 273)
  10. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $27 (MYR 119)
  11. numb_34 $11.4 (MYR 51)
  12. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $51 (MYR 228)
  13. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $33 (MYR 148)
  14. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $73 (MYR 328)
  15. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $68 (MYR 303)
  16. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $30.2K (MYR 135K)
  17. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $234 (MYR 1.05K)
  18. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $2.63K (MYR 11.7K)
  19. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $7.23K (MYR 32.3K)
  20. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.28K (MYR 5.72K)
  21. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $1.33K (MYR 5.95K)
  22. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 4.2%
  23. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.1 (MYR 5)
  24. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.1 (MYR 5)
  25. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $3.4 (MYR 15)

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Kuala Lumpur Cost Of Living

Entertainment Costs Kuala Lumpur

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $46 (MYR 208)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $7.9 (MYR 35)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $4.5 (MYR 20)

What are the different prices in the cities in Malaysia? Look here: Prices in cities in Malaysia

Prices: George Town   Ipoh   Johor Bahru   Klang   Kuala Lumpur   Kuantan   Kuching   Seremban   Shah Alam   Subang Jaya  

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Price bananas $1.4 ($0.89 - $2.2)

bananas

$1.4 ($0.89 - $2.2)
15% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $3.9 ($2 - $6.7)

cheap restaurant

$3.9 ($2 - $6.7)
80% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $15.7 ($8.9 - $22)

wine

$15.7 ($8.9 - $22)
4.4% more than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.49 ($0.4 - $0.89)

bottle of water

$0.49 ($0.4 - $0.89)
76% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $3.6 ($2.2 - $6.7)

local beer

$3.6 ($2.2 - $6.7)
by half less than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4.5 ($3.8 - $5.6)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4.5 ($3.8 - $5.6)
by half less than in United States