Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 5% higher than in Chiang Mai (without rent).
Rent in Kuala Lumpur is 41% more expensive than in Chiang Mai.
Cost of living including rent in Kuala Lumpur is 20% higher than in Chiang Mai.
Food in Kuala Lumpur is 17% more expensive than in Chiang Mai.
Transport in Kuala Lumpur is 24% cheaper than in Chiang Mai.
| Kuala Lumpur | Chiang Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kuala Lumpur | Chiang Mai | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.35 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.4 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.78 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.99 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.17 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.05 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.5 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.14 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.6 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.2 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.31 $ | 4.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.72 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.4 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.79 $ | 12.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.47 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.34 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.46 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ | 2.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
48.4 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.4 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.7 $ | 19.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 343 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 604 $ | 458 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 495 $ | 388 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,006 $ | 854 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,145 $ | 2,266 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,425 $ | 1,540 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,450 $ | 627 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.53 % | 5.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.4 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.89 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Haircut | 6.4 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.1 $ | 85.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.8 $ | 59.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 259 $ | 488 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,485 $ | 13,977 $ |