Cost of Living in Selangor - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $628 (excluding rent), and $968 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,226 (excluding rent), and $1,830 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$2.65 MYR 10.46

$2.04 MYR 8.08

$7.23 MYR 28.55

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$23.54 MYR 93.0

$13.18 MYR 52.1

$58.8 MYR 232

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$3.71 MYR 14.64

$3.48 MYR 13.74

$5.79 MYR 22.87

Cappuccino

$2.33 MYR 9.20

$1.44 MYR 5.69

$4.33 MYR 17.10

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

$0.72 MYR 2.85

$0.45 MYR 1.78

$1.59 MYR 6.26

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.36 MYR 1.43

$0.25 MYR 0.98

$0.97 MYR 3.84

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$4.16 MYR 16.45

$1.86 MYR 7.33

$12.73 MYR 50.3

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$5.57 MYR 22.01

$2.43 MYR 9.58

$8.48 MYR 33.50

Milk (1 liter)

$1.88 MYR 7.43

$1.43 MYR 5.63

$2.62 MYR 10.35

White Bread (500g)

$1.00 MYR 3.96

$0.69 MYR 2.73

$2.30 MYR 9.07

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.44 MYR 5.69

$0.93 MYR 3.66

$2.79 MYR 11.03

Eggs

$1.91 MYR 7.53

$1.35 MYR 5.31

$3.46 MYR 13.65

Local Cheese (1kg)

$14.71 MYR 58.1

$4.75 MYR 18.75

$35.62 MYR 141

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.77 MYR 18.85

$2.91 MYR 11.50

$7.27 MYR 28.73

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$9.80 MYR 38.70

$4.29 MYR 16.93

$17.16 MYR 67.8

Apples (1kg)

$2.98 MYR 11.79

$1.44 MYR 5.69

$4.81 MYR 19.01

Banana (1kg)

$1.62 MYR 6.39

$0.95 MYR 3.76

$2.39 MYR 9.43

Oranges (1kg)

$2.63 MYR 10.40

$1.17 MYR 4.61

$4.66 MYR 18.41

Tomato (1kg)

$1.52 MYR 6.00

$0.48 MYR 1.89

$4.80 MYR 18.96

Potato (1kg)

$1.28 MYR 5.07

$0.48 MYR 1.91

$2.42 MYR 9.57

Onion (1kg)

$1.04 MYR 4.11

$0.48 MYR 1.89

$2.41 MYR 9.50

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.08 MYR 4.28

$0.70 MYR 2.77

$1.86 MYR 7.36

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.54 MYR 2.15

$0.36 MYR 1.42

$1.09 MYR 4.30

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.13 MYR 16.33

$3.95 MYR 15.60

$6.89 MYR 27.23

Wine (Bottle)

$18.77 MYR 74.2

$12.52 MYR 49.44

$37.54 MYR 148

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.25 MYR 12.84

$1.16 MYR 4.58

$5.78 MYR 22.85

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.37 MYR 17.28

$2.38 MYR 9.42

$7.14 MYR 28.21

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.73 MYR 2.89

$0.29 MYR 1.14

$1.45 MYR 5.73

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$11.89 MYR 46.97

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.15 MYR 4.55

$0.69 MYR 2.74

$1.38 MYR 5.43

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.09 MYR 4.32

$0.88 MYR 3.47

$1.31 MYR 5.17

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.42 MYR 17.47

$2.43 MYR 9.59

$6.43 MYR 25.39

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.50 MYR 1.98

$0.49 MYR 1.93

$0.73 MYR 2.88

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

$39.7K MYR 156.7K

$35.0K MYR 138.2K

$46.7K MYR 184.3K

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

$31.0K MYR 122.4K

$27.9K MYR 110.2K

$34.4K MYR 135.9K

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

$63.7 MYR 251

$37.25 MYR 147

$151 MYR 598

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

$9.51 MYR 37.57

$5.76 MYR 22.76

$23.06 MYR 91.1

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$26.12 MYR 103

$23.08 MYR 91.2

$48.03 MYR 190

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$38.59 MYR 152

$30.40 MYR 120

$46.77 MYR 185

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$7.30 MYR 28.82

$3.53 MYR 13.96

$7.30 MYR 28.82

Cinema Ticket

$5.22 MYR 20.62

$4.26 MYR 16.84

$7.11 MYR 28.09

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

$119 MYR 469

$95.1 MYR 376

$475 MYR 1,878

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$4,303 MYR 17.0K

$3,520 MYR 13.9K

$18.8K MYR 74.2K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$61.0 MYR 241

$35.47 MYR 140

$118 MYR 467

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$37.48 MYR 148

$16.56 MYR 65.4

$118 MYR 467

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$74.3 MYR 294

$58.1 MYR 230

$116 MYR 459

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$77.1 MYR 305

$46.26 MYR 183

$116 MYR 457

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$440 MYR 1,739

$282 MYR 1,113

$540 MYR 2,133

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$342 MYR 1,353

$302 MYR 1,192

$371 MYR 1,467

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$844 MYR 3,333

$703 MYR 2,778

$1,008 MYR 3,981

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$464 MYR 1,835

$279 MYR 1,101

$650 MYR 2,568

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,637 MYR 6,465

$1,545 MYR 6,103

$1,966 MYR 7,765

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$726 MYR 2,868

$1,371 MYR 5,415

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,027 MYR 4,058

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: April 11, 2026

Selangor Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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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.