Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Seremban Cost of Living Comparison Between Kuala Lumpur and Seremban

😐 Solo nomad: Kuala Lumpur is 2.9% more expensive than Seremban without rent, and 32.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Kuala Lumpur is 16% more expensive than Seremban without rent, and 31.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.57 MYR 18.00
$2.92 MYR 11.50
56.51%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$28.75 MYR 113
$18.50 MYR 72.9
55.41%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.61 MYR 18.17
$3.62 MYR 14.25
27.35%
Cappuccino
$3.11 MYR 12.26
$2.81 MYR 11.05
10.68%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.92 MYR 3.61
$0.84 MYR 3.33
9.52%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.52 MYR 2.07
$0.49 MYR 1.93
6.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.15 MYR 16.35
$3.56 MYR 14.04
16.57%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.78 MYR 22.78
$6.42 MYR 25.31
-9.97%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.99 MYR 7.84
$1.68 MYR 6.61
18.45%
White Bread (500g)
$1.00 MYR 3.94
$1.00 MYR 3.95
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.73 MYR 6.81
$1.25 MYR 4.93
38.40%
Eggs
$2.17 MYR 8.55
$1.86 MYR 7.33
16.67%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.84 MYR 58.5
$14.81 MYR 58.3
0.20%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.56 MYR 17.98
$3.90 MYR 15.38
16.92%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.95 MYR 39.20
$8.60 MYR 33.88
15.70%
Apples (1kg)
$2.95 MYR 11.61
$3.55 MYR 14.00
-16.90%
Banana (1kg)
$1.63 MYR 6.42
$1.15 MYR 4.55
41.74%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.59 MYR 10.22
$2.57 MYR 10.11
0.78%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.53 MYR 6.04
$1.68 MYR 6.63
-8.93%
Potato (1kg)
$1.24 MYR 4.87
$1.08 MYR 4.26
14.81%
Onion (1kg)
$1.40 MYR 5.50
$1.33 MYR 5.24
5.26%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.15 MYR 4.55
$1.33 MYR 5.26
-13.53%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 MYR 2.44
$0.51 MYR 2.03
21.57%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.13 MYR 16.28
$4.33 MYR 17.04
-4.62%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.75 MYR 73.9
$14.51 MYR 57.2
29.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.26 MYR 12.84
$2.76 MYR 10.88
18.12%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.38 MYR 17.26
$4.33 MYR 17.07
1.15%
🚌 Getting Around
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.74 MYR 2.93
$1.11 MYR 4.37
-33.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.98 MYR 47.19
$11.70 MYR 46.10
2.39%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.19 MYR 4.70
$0.73 MYR 2.88
63.01%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.11 MYR 4.36
$0.92 MYR 3.61
20.65%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.70 MYR 18.51
$4.75 MYR 18.73
-1.05%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.47 MYR 1.87
$0.47 MYR 1.83
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$40.2K MYR 158.2K
$49.3K MYR 194.1K
-18.50%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.1K MYR 126.4K
$32.9K MYR 129.5K
-2.44%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$63.4 MYR 250
$37.34 MYR 147
69.71%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$11.31 MYR 44.55
$9.15 MYR 36.05
23.61%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.29 MYR 99.7
$25.55 MYR 101
-1.02%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.73 MYR 184
$55.9 MYR 220
-16.39%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.78 MYR 30.66
$5.75 MYR 22.64
35.30%
Cinema Ticket
$5.34 MYR 21.05
$4.20 MYR 16.56
27.14%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$264 MYR 1,038
$185 MYR 731
42.13%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,254 MYR 36.5K
$4,509 MYR 17.8K
105.26%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 MYR 235
$64.1 MYR 252
-6.73%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$36.87 MYR 145
$18.96 MYR 74.7
94.46%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87.5 MYR 345
$71.7 MYR 282
22.15%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$80.8 MYR 319
$40.28 MYR 159
100.70%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$564 MYR 2,221
$260 MYR 1,025
116.66%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$368 MYR 1,449
$191 MYR 754
92.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,090 MYR 4,295
$430 MYR 1,695
153.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$639 MYR 2,519
$354 MYR 1,393
80.82%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,036 MYR 15.9K
$1,403 MYR 5,527
187.74%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,538 MYR 6,058
$954 MYR 3,760
61.13%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,597 MYR 6,293
$622 MYR 2,452
156.68%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.47
4.07
9.83%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Kuala Lumpur: March 1, 2026

Last update for Seremban: March 1, 2026

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