Cost of Living in Selangor - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $592 (excluding rent), and $986 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,470 (excluding rent), and $1,840 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$2.63 MYR 10.36

$2.03 MYR 8.00

$7.18 MYR 28.28

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$23.12 MYR 91.1

$12.95 MYR 51.0

$57.8 MYR 228

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$3.87 MYR 15.24

$3.63 MYR 14.31

$6.04 MYR 23.81

Cappuccino

$2.23 MYR 8.80

$1.38 MYR 5.44

$4.15 MYR 16.36

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.74 MYR 2.90

$0.46 MYR 1.82

$1.62 MYR 6.38

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.34 MYR 1.32

$0.23 MYR 0.91

$0.90 MYR 3.56

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$4.20 MYR 16.56

$1.87 MYR 7.38

$12.85 MYR 50.6

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$5.41 MYR 21.31

$2.36 MYR 9.28

$8.23 MYR 32.44

Milk (1 liter)

$1.82 MYR 7.16

$1.38 MYR 5.43

$2.53 MYR 9.97

White Bread (500g)

$1.01 MYR 3.97

$0.70 MYR 2.74

$2.31 MYR 9.10

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.42 MYR 5.59

$0.91 MYR 3.60

$2.75 MYR 10.84

Eggs

$1.83 MYR 7.22

$1.29 MYR 5.10

$3.32 MYR 13.09

Local Cheese (1kg)

$14.83 MYR 58.4

$4.78 MYR 18.85

$35.91 MYR 141

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.53 MYR 17.85

$2.76 MYR 10.89

$6.90 MYR 27.21

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$9.47 MYR 37.30

$4.14 MYR 16.32

$16.58 MYR 65.3

Apples (1kg)

$2.86 MYR 11.28

$1.38 MYR 5.45

$4.62 MYR 18.19

Banana (1kg)

$1.59 MYR 6.26

$0.93 MYR 3.68

$2.34 MYR 9.23

Oranges (1kg)

$2.63 MYR 10.36

$1.17 MYR 4.60

$4.66 MYR 18.34

Tomato (1kg)

$1.46 MYR 5.75

$0.46 MYR 1.81

$4.61 MYR 18.18

Potato (1kg)

$1.21 MYR 4.78

$0.46 MYR 1.80

$2.29 MYR 9.03

Onion (1kg)

$1.01 MYR 3.98

$0.46 MYR 1.83

$2.33 MYR 9.20

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.09 MYR 4.29

$0.70 MYR 2.77

$1.87 MYR 7.37

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.51 MYR 1.99

$0.33 MYR 1.32

$1.01 MYR 3.99

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.27 MYR 16.83

$4.08 MYR 16.07

$7.12 MYR 28.06

Wine (Bottle)

$18.90 MYR 74.5

$12.60 MYR 49.63

$37.79 MYR 149

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.29 MYR 12.95

$1.17 MYR 4.62

$5.85 MYR 23.05

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.28 MYR 16.85

$2.33 MYR 9.18

$6.98 MYR 27.52

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.73 MYR 2.88

$0.29 MYR 1.13

$1.45 MYR 5.71

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$11.87 MYR 46.77

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.15 MYR 4.53

$0.69 MYR 2.73

$1.38 MYR 5.42

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.14 MYR 4.49

$0.92 MYR 3.61

$1.36 MYR 5.37

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.40 MYR 17.36

$2.42 MYR 9.53

$6.40 MYR 25.23

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.49 MYR 1.95

$0.48 MYR 1.91

$0.72 MYR 2.84

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$39.3K MYR 154.8K

$34.7K MYR 136.6K

$46.2K MYR 182.1K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$30.9K MYR 121.6K

$27.8K MYR 109.5K

$34.3K MYR 135.1K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$64.2 MYR 253

$37.55 MYR 148

$153 MYR 601

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$9.76 MYR 38.45

$5.91 MYR 23.30

$23.66 MYR 93.2

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$26.04 MYR 103

$23.00 MYR 90.6

$47.88 MYR 189

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$38.34 MYR 151

$30.20 MYR 119

$46.47 MYR 183

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$7.37 MYR 29.05

$3.57 MYR 14.07

$7.37 MYR 29.05

Cinema Ticket

$5.30 MYR 20.89

$4.33 MYR 17.07

$7.22 MYR 28.46

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$119 MYR 470

$95.4 MYR 376

$477 MYR 1,879

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$4,253 MYR 16.8K

$3,480 MYR 13.7K

$18.6K MYR 73.1K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$61.5 MYR 242

$35.77 MYR 141

$119 MYR 470

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$37.07 MYR 146

$16.38 MYR 64.6

$117 MYR 461

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$75.7 MYR 298

$59.2 MYR 233

$118 MYR 467

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$77.8 MYR 307

$46.71 MYR 184

$117 MYR 460

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$437 MYR 1,721

$280 MYR 1,101

$536 MYR 2,111

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$351 MYR 1,383

$309 MYR 1,219

$381 MYR 1,500

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$858 MYR 3,380

$715 MYR 2,817

$1,025 MYR 4,037

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$479 MYR 1,888

$287 MYR 1,133

$671 MYR 2,643

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,654 MYR 6,518

$1,562 MYR 6,153

$1,987 MYR 7,828

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$737 MYR 2,903

$1,391 MYR 5,481

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,042 MYR 4,105

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

3.96

2.75

5.39

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

Last update: March 1, 2026

Selangor Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

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Cost of Living in Selangor - Frequently Asked Questions

Selangor offers a mix of value-driven options near the metro belt that balance city access with lower costs than the city center. You’ll find housing ranging from affordable apartments to quieter suburban homes, plus abundant hawker meals and growing coworking spaces. The Cost of Living in Selangor, Malaysia can be very manageable for those who choose areas slightly outside hot spots while staying well connected to Kuala Lumpur and regional job hubs. Seasonal rain influences daily routines, but essential amenities keep life predictable. Tip: Map transit lines and scout neighborhoods to find pockets that fit your budget.

Day-to-day life blends city access with suburban calm. Housing search centers on practical options in areas like Petaling Jaya or Subang Jaya, where transit, groceries, and cafes cluster near stations. Food choices span affordable hawker meals to modern eateries, and weekly markets help you stretch budgets. For transport, a mix of KTM Komuter lines, buses, and rideshares keeps you flexible without owning a car. The Selangor, Malaysia living cost stays reasonable if you choose longer leases and share amenities in condominiums or gated communities. Tip: Build a simple weekly plan that groups errands by neighborhood to cut trips and save time.

Choosing a neighborhood in Selangor means balancing commute, safety, and vibe. Start with a simple budgeting framework: map essential expenses (housing, utilities, groceries, transport) and non essential costs, then adjust by season and location. Quality of life rises when you pick areas with reliable internet, nearby parks, and accessible healthcare. In monsoon months, consider drainage in low-lying areas and plan indoor activities; in drier spells, you’ll enjoy outdoor markets and events. Neighborhood fit varies from energetic suburbs with schools to quieter pockets near nature reserves. Tip: test a few areas with short-term stays before committing to a longer lease to compare feel and practicality.