Kuala Lumpur is the most expensive of Malaysia's 4 priced cities — $698 a month in essentials, 33% above Kota Kinabalu at $523. The average net salary of $1,542 covers that 2.2×. 120.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at unit level. PM2.5 averages 37.9 µg/m³ a year, 8× the WHO guideline of 5. Nov averages 27°C, May 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $369 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $605 |
| Groceries | $117 |
| Dining out | $110 |
| Utilities | $90 |
| Local transport | $12 |
| Essentials / mo | $698 |
| Avg net salary | $1,542 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $605 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,183 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Kuala Lumpur, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.64 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $26.86 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.88 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.13 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.39 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.10 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.81 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.46 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.18 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.11 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.93 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.58 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.72 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.92 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.54 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.93 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.63 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.37 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.46 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.66 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.73 |
| Monthly transit pass | $12.21 |
| Taxi start | $1.22 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.22 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.78 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $63.99 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $26.17 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.37 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $49.73 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.37 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Kuala Lumpur has 120.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (unit level). That is the 4th-highest of 6 Malaysia cities we track. Malaysia's national figure is 116.6, so Kuala Lumpur runs 4 above the country as a whole.
Every Malaysia region by male-to-female ratio →
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.3°C | 32.9°C | 84% | 86% | 185 mm |
| Feb | 27.8°C | 33.3°C | 80% | 77% | 130 mm |
| Mar | 28°C | 34.2°C | 83% | 79% | 249 mm |
| Apr | 28.1°C | 34.7°C | 86% | 87% | 314 mm |
| May | 28.3°C | 34.9°C | 86% | 90% | 298 mm |
| Jun | 27.9°C | 34.1°C | 86% | 85% | 202 mm |
| Jul | 27.7°C | 33.8°C | 85% | 84% | 167 mm |
| Aug | 27.6°C | 33.6°C | 85% | 86% | 211 mm |
| Sep | 27.4°C | 33.4°C | 85% | 87% | 236 mm |
| Oct | 27.5°C | 33.5°C | 85% | 92% | 289 mm |
| Nov | 27.2°C | 33.3°C | 88% | 95% | 398 mm |
| Dec | 27.2°C | 33.1°C | 87% | 92% | 268 mm |
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