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Cities/Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Malaysia's gleaming capital dominated by the Petronas Towers, offering incredible multicultural street food, modern malls, and a surprisingly affordable cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Population: 1.8M
Avg Income: $ 18K/yr
Avg. Temp: 28°C
Area: 243 km²
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29
Very Affordable

#165 of 250

42% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 090

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 583

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 65

per month

Restaurants

$ 200

per month

Transportation

$ 44

per month

Utilities

$ 91

per month

Entertainment

$ 76

per month

Healthcare

$ 6

per month

Clothing

$ 24

per month