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

🙂 Solo nomad: Kuala Lumpur is 4.2% cheaper than Seremban without rent, and 34.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Kuala Lumpur is 13.7% more expensive than Seremban without rent, and 29.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.58 MYR 19.31
$2.88 MYR 12.14
59.03%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$28.83 MYR 122
$18.98 MYR 80
51.90%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.77 MYR 20.13
$3.64 MYR 15.37
31.04%
Cappuccino
$2.96 MYR 12.48
$2.71 MYR 11.43
9.23%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 MYR 3.58
$0.83 MYR 3.52
2.41%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.5 MYR 2.11
$0.48 MYR 2.03
4.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$4.23 MYR 17.82
$3.56 MYR 15.01
18.82%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.95 MYR 25.11
$6.45 MYR 27.19
-7.75%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.08 MYR 8.78
$1.73 MYR 7.3
20.23%
White Bread (500g)
$1 MYR 4.22
$0.96 MYR 4.04
4.17%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.64 MYR 6.92
$1.29 MYR 5.46
27.13%
Eggs
$2.29 MYR 9.64
$1.81 MYR 7.65
26.52%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.84 MYR 62.6
$14.85 MYR 62.6
-0.07%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.52 MYR 19.05
$4.07 MYR 17.18
11.06%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.51 MYR 40.1
$8.33 MYR 35.11
14.17%
Apples (1kg)
$2.95 MYR 12.46
$3.66 MYR 15.45
-19.40%
Banana (1kg)
$1.62 MYR 6.85
$1.2 MYR 5.06
35.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.7 MYR 11.37
$2.58 MYR 10.88
4.65%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.51 MYR 6.38
$1.7 MYR 7.16
-11.18%
Potato (1kg)
$1.21 MYR 5.11
$1.03 MYR 4.35
17.48%
Onion (1kg)
$1.4 MYR 5.92
$1.32 MYR 5.58
6.06%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.21 MYR 5.09
$1.32 MYR 5.58
-8.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.68 MYR 2.87
$0.55 MYR 2.33
23.64%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.19 MYR 17.68
$4.21 MYR 17.77
-0.48%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.11 MYR 76.4
$24 MYR 101
-24.54%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.33 MYR 14.06
$2.78 MYR 11.71
19.78%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.39 MYR 18.5
$4.34 MYR 18.29
1.15%
🚌 Getting Around
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.72 MYR 3.06
$1.14 MYR 4.82
-36.84%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$11.74 MYR 49.49
$11.98 MYR 50.5
-2.00%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.21 MYR 5.11
$0.68 MYR 2.86
77.94%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.13 MYR 4.78
$0.87 MYR 3.68
29.89%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.59 MYR 19.35
$4.83 MYR 20.38
-4.97%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.48 MYR 2.01
$0.49 MYR 2.09
-2.04%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$40K MYR 168.8K
$48.3K MYR 203.8K
-17.14%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33K MYR 139.2K
$32.4K MYR 136.8K
1.70%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$64.8 MYR 273
$37.91 MYR 160
70.90%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$11.7 MYR 49.34
$9.4 MYR 39.64
24.47%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.5 MYR 108
$25.49 MYR 107
0.04%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.93 MYR 194
$56.2 MYR 237
-18.32%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.76 MYR 32.73
$5.72 MYR 24.13
35.66%
Cinema Ticket
$5.23 MYR 22.03
$4.13 MYR 17.41
26.63%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$266 MYR 1,122
$187 MYR 788
42.42%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,267 MYR 39.1K
$4,494 MYR 19K
106.20%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.5 MYR 259
$64.9 MYR 274
-5.21%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$38.04 MYR 160
$18.87 MYR 79.6
101.59%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$86.3 MYR 364
$72 MYR 303
19.89%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$79.6 MYR 336
$39.46 MYR 166
101.65%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$578 MYR 2,437
$258 MYR 1,090
123.67%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$371 MYR 1,566
$188 MYR 794
97.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,061 MYR 4,472
$422 MYR 1,781
151.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$628 MYR 2,649
$351 MYR 1,480
78.98%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,071 MYR 12.9K
$1,292 MYR 5,450
137.58%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,532 MYR 6,459
$913 MYR 3,849
67.81%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Kuala Lumpur
Seremban
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,342 MYR 5,659
$579 MYR 2,441
131.86%
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: October 28, 2025

Last update for Seremban: October 28, 2025

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