Cost of Living in Kuala Lipis
For one person, living costs in Kuala Lipis are estimated at $939 a month, including rent and utilities, which take more than a third of the total. Other living expenses average about $19 a day.
How much you'll spend in Kuala Lipis
Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Kuala Lipis actually costs, broken down by who's living it.
A single person spends around $939 per month with rent, or $580 for everyday expenses alone.
A couple spends around $1,395 per month with rent, or $957 for everyday expenses alone.
A family of three spends around $1,852 per month with rent, or $1,334 without housing.
Overall, Kuala Lipis is 30–34% below the global median across household types. Within Asia, costs are 11% below average – relatively affordable for the region.
CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update: October 11, 2026
Cost Breakdown
Groceries cost around $250 per month for one person. A mid-range dinner for two is priced at $24.00 – well below the Asian average of $36.00.
A monthly public transport pass costs about $14.01 – among the cheapest in Asia (average $33.00).
Cost Highlights
Imported beer is more expensive than 96% of cities in Asia
Local beer is more expensive than 90% of cities in Asia
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