Cost of Living in Subang Jaya - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $520 (excluding rent), and $924 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,273 (excluding rent), and $1,753 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$3.47 MYR 14.08

$2.31 MYR 9.39

$5.77 MYR 23.43

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$18.76 MYR 76.2

$11.73 MYR 47.61

$46.93 MYR 191

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.59 MYR 18.63

$3.67 MYR 14.92

$5.74 MYR 23.30

Cappuccino

$3.12 MYR 12.67

$1.21 MYR 4.90

$4.34 MYR 17.61

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

$0.84 MYR 3.42

$0.61 MYR 2.46

$1.21 MYR 4.93

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.45 MYR 1.83

$0.27 MYR 1.09

$0.68 MYR 2.77

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$4.77 MYR 19.35

$2.62 MYR 10.64

$7.16 MYR 29.05

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$6.59 MYR 26.74

$4.00 MYR 16.24

$8.23 MYR 33.42

Milk (1 liter)

$1.89 MYR 7.66

$1.45 MYR 5.87

$2.03 MYR 8.24

White Bread (500g)

$0.92 MYR 3.75

$0.56 MYR 2.28

$1.87 MYR 7.58

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.44 MYR 5.86

$0.47 MYR 1.89

$2.34 MYR 9.48

Eggs

$2.17 MYR 8.80

$0.96 MYR 3.90

$2.31 MYR 9.39

Local Cheese (1kg)

$14.84 MYR 60.3

$3.60 MYR 14.61

$33.78 MYR 137

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.72 MYR 19.16

$2.40 MYR 9.75

$7.19 MYR 29.20

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$9.87 MYR 40.07

$4.23 MYR 17.16

$14.10 MYR 57.2

Apples (1kg)

$2.98 MYR 12.11

$1.44 MYR 5.85

$4.33 MYR 17.58

Banana (1kg)

$1.30 MYR 5.30

$0.90 MYR 3.66

$2.32 MYR 9.40

Oranges (1kg)

$2.71 MYR 11.00

$1.20 MYR 4.88

$4.80 MYR 19.49

Tomato (1kg)

$1.53 MYR 6.22

$0.54 MYR 2.17

$2.43 MYR 9.86

Potato (1kg)

$1.28 MYR 5.20

$0.53 MYR 2.16

$2.42 MYR 9.82

Onion (1kg)

$1.35 MYR 5.46

$0.63 MYR 2.55

$2.32 MYR 9.41

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.22 MYR 4.97

$0.73 MYR 2.96

$1.94 MYR 7.89

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.53 MYR 2.13

$0.34 MYR 1.38

$0.69 MYR 2.80

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.29 MYR 17.43

$3.58 MYR 14.55

$5.13 MYR 20.84

Wine (Bottle)

$18.71 MYR 76.0

$8.74 MYR 35.47

$31.93 MYR 130

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.77 MYR 11.23

$1.63 MYR 6.62

$3.33 MYR 13.51

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.90 MYR 11.79

$1.74 MYR 7.08

$6.73 MYR 27.31

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.23 MYR 0.93

$1.35 MYR 5.47

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$17.85 MYR 72.5

$11.89 MYR 48.28

$23.79 MYR 96.6

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.21 MYR 4.92

$0.48 MYR 1.96

$1.45 MYR 5.88

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.54 MYR 2.18

$0.23 MYR 0.92

$1.38 MYR 5.62

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.66 MYR 18.91

$3.50 MYR 14.21

$5.13 MYR 20.83

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.49 MYR 1.99

$0.48 MYR 1.95

$0.50 MYR 2.03

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

$35.4K MYR 143.9K

$42.5K MYR 172.6K

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

$33.6K MYR 136.5K

$35.5K MYR 144.3K

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

$46.47 MYR 189

$25.96 MYR 105

$72.0 MYR 292

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

$11.69 MYR 47.48

$6.00 MYR 24.36

$24.01 MYR 97.5

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$30.36 MYR 123

$22.98 MYR 93.3

$35.86 MYR 146

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$23.75 MYR 96.4

$20.19 MYR 82.0

$47.51 MYR 193

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$2.41 MYR 9.79

$6.02 MYR 24.43

Cinema Ticket

$4.97 MYR 20.16

$3.07 MYR 12.46

$7.09 MYR 28.80

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

$191 MYR 774

$71.9 MYR 292

$287 MYR 1,167

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$6,839 MYR 27.8K

$3,497 MYR 14.2K

$11.2K MYR 45.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$61.6 MYR 250

$21.26 MYR 86.3

$83.6 MYR 339

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$18.55 MYR 75.3

$12.75 MYR 51.8

$58.0 MYR 235

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$81.6 MYR 331

$34.99 MYR 142

$93.3 MYR 379

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$39.37 MYR 160

$23.20 MYR 94.2

$116 MYR 471

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$495 MYR 2,009

$371 MYR 1,507

$696 MYR 2,825

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$332 MYR 1,347

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$625 MYR 2,536

$515 MYR 2,092

$703 MYR 2,853

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$475 MYR 1,928

$415 MYR 1,684

$587 MYR 2,384

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,677 MYR 6,810

$1,250 MYR 5,074

$2,086 MYR 8,470

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$874 MYR 3,547

$571 MYR 2,317

$1,310 MYR 5,319

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$958 MYR 3,889

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

4.47

3.6

4.5

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

Last update: January 11, 2026

Subang Jaya Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

111

Mbps

Fixed Broadband

257

Mbps

126

Mbps

The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

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Cost of Living in Subang Jaya - Frequently Asked Questions

Subang Jaya offers a practical balance of urban amenities and a lower overhead than central Kuala Lumpur, which many travelers, expats, and digital nomads find appealing. Transit options – from KTM Komuter lines to express buses – keep day trips and commutes convenient. Dining, groceries, and casual entertainment span budget hawker stalls to modern malls, so you can scale your lifestyle easily. Cost of Living in Subang Jaya is accessible for longer stays, especially if you choose quieter neighborhoods and shared housing near universities or shopping hubs. It’s a solid base for weekend getaways to nature spots and city excursions. Tip: Build a flexible budget around housing and transport to reserve room for leisure.

Daily life in Subang Jaya is practical and comfortable for most long stays. Housing options range from affordable flats near USJ to furnished units close to Subang Jaya town and Sunway. Food choices span humid hawker centers, fresh markets, and coffee shops, letting you mix budget bites with occasional meals out. Transport is versatile: trains and buses link you to Kuala Lumpur, while ride-hailing and car sharing fill the gaps. Co-working spaces cluster around Sunway and Bandar Sunway, making it easy to find a productive spot. Subang Jaya living cost tends to reflect neighborhood choice and proximity to amenities. Tip: test a few neighborhoods by weekend walks and transit routes.

Quality of life in Subang Jaya balances modern conveniences with a relaxed, walkable vibe. Use a simple budgeting framework: cover essentials first, plan for rent and utilities, then allocate for food and transport, and keep a buffer for travel and leisure. Seasonal markets, public holidays, and occasional rain can shift how you shop and move around, so stay flexible. Neighborhood fit matters: look for proximity to transit hubs and coworking spaces if you work remotely, but also test quieter streets for ease and safety. Tip: map your routines to select a neighborhood that minimizes commute and maximizes lifestyle variety.