Cost of Living in Malaysia:
Kuantan (Pahang):
– Living Costs: $300 – $500 – Average Monthly Rent: $100 – $175 (for shared accommodation) – Food & Groceries: $60 – $100 – Transportation: $20 – $40 (public transport)
Alor Setar (Kedah):
– Living Costs: $325 – $550 – Average Monthly Rent: $85 – $150 (for shared accommodation) – Food & Groceries: $50 – $85 – Transportation: $12 – $25 (public transport)
Ipoh (Perak):
– Living Costs: $350 – $625 – Average Monthly Rent: $125 – $200(for shared accommodation – Food & Groceries: $50 – $100 – Transportation: $25 – $50 (public transport)
Kuala Terengganu (Terengganu):
– Living Costs: $350 – $600 – Average Monthly Rent: $125 – $225 (for shared accommodation) – Food & Groceries: $60 – $110 – Transportation: $20 – $45 (public transport)
Melaka (Malacca):
– Living Costs: $400 – $650 – Average Monthly Rent: $150 – $300(for shared accommodation) – Food & Groceries: $60 – $120 – Transportation: $30 – $60 (public transport)
Kota Bharu (Kelantan):
– Living Costs: $350 – $600 – Average Monthly Rent: $100 – $200(for shared accommodation) – Food & Groceries: $50 – $100 – Transportation: $15 – $35 (public transport)
Penang:
– Living Costs: $500 – $800 – Average Monthly Rent: $200 – $350 (for shared accommodation) – Food & Groceries: $75 – $150 – Transportation: $40 – $80 (public transport)
Seremban (Negeri Sembilan):
– Living Costs: $400 – $650 – Average Monthly Rent: $150 – $250 (for shared accommodation) – Food & Groceries: $50 – $100 – Transportation: $25 – $50 (public transport)
Johor Bahru (Johor):
– Living Costs: $500 – $750 – Average Monthly Rent: $150 – $300 (for shared accommodation) – Food & Groceries: $75 – $150 – Transportation: $30 – $60 (public transport)
Batu Pahat (Johor):
– Living Costs: $350 – $600 – Average Monthly Rent: $100 – $200 (for shared accommodation) – Food & Groceries: $50 – $100 – Transportation: $15 – $40 (public transport)
– Housing (Rent): Shared accommodation: $100 – $300. Private apartment: $250 – $625.
– Utilities (electricity, water, internet): $35 – $75
– Groceries: $50 – $100
– Food (eating out): $75 – $150
– Transportation: Public transport: $25 – $50
– Health Insurance: $7 – $25
– Cell Phone: $30 – $80
– Personal Expenses (Clothing, Entertainment, Toiletries, etc.): $50 – $100
Total Monthly Estimated Cost:
– Low Budget: $400 – $675.
– Higher Budget: $775 to $1,250.
