Common information

Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Language
Malay, English
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit
Population
28 334 135
Phone code
+60

Cost of living and prices in Malaysia

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre256USD/month
in city centre359USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre425USD/month
in city centre647USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people23 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg14 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle16 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass11 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc37,345 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc29,786 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month36 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hourUSD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair57 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc31 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair70 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair62 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month49 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month10 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom359 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom256 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom647 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom425 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,971 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,103 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month934 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year4.12

List of largest cities in Malaysia

Ratings

Main factors in Malaysia

Leisure quality
6.2
Quality of life
7.6
Travelers rating
7.1
Travelers rating
7.3
English speaking
6.1
Nightlife
5.2
Coworking spaces
6.5
Traffic
5
Free WIFI
6

Safety in Malaysia

Safety
4.8
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
7.8
Racial tolerance
5.2
Female friendly
6
Friendliness to foreigners
6.9
Stability of the state
6
Conditions for starting a business
7.7
Freedom of the press
2

Availability of prices in Malaysia

Cost of living
7.4
Rent, price
9.2
Products, price
7.3
Restaurants, price
8.7
Purchasing power
4.4

Comfort in Malaysia

Ecology
4.3
Weather comfort
8
Availability of air conditioners
5.8
Air quality
6.6

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Malaysia

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 37 36 36 33 37 37 36 36 36 36 36 38 38
Average high, °C 31 31 30 30 30 31 31 32 32 31 31 31 31
Average temperature, °C 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 26 26 26
Average low, °C 22 22 22 22 21 22 22 23 23 22 22 22 22
Record low, °C 21 20 21 19 17 18 20 19 21 19 20 20 17
Rain, days 12 15 16 12 9 10 13 13 12 9 10 11 143
Fog, days 17 18 19 20 20 18 21 20 19 16 17 17 221
Thunderstorms, days 14 16 16 13 9 11 15 18 16 11 12 11 162
Average precipitation, mm. 206 279 342 299 212 194 238 258 218 140 147 169 2700
Relative humidity, % 81 85 85 85 81 81 81 84 81 80 81 81 82
Relative humidity morning, % 86 86 87 86 86 86 86 86 86 85 85 85 86
Relative humidity evening, % 65 67 70 67 62 61 62 66 65 61 61 60 64
Wind speed, km/h 8 7 7 7 9 10 7 7 7 8 10 9 8
Day Length, часов 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 12
Dew point, °C 23 23 23 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 22 273
Growing degree-day, °C 488 501 478 485 484 454 513 511 530 502 507 505 5956
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 18 17 15 14 16 19 19 19 18 18 18 18 17