In Langkawi, Malaysia, a family of four typically needs around $1368 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $594 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Langkawi is 45% cheaper overall.
Langkawi is 77% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Langkawi is, on average, 90% lower than in New York City.
Langkawi tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of costs in Langkawi is rent and utilities, which can be significant for many residents.
Food costs are 25% lower than the European benchmark, making dining out relatively affordable.
Public transport is 81% lower than the European benchmark, offering a budget-friendly option for getting around.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 7.16 $ |
| Dinner | 23.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.68 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.15 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.83 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.36 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.95 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.83 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.16 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 12.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.62 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.73 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.54 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 22 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 34 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 14.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 217 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 314 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 270 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 357 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,133 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 788 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,232 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.77% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.62 $ |
| Haircut | 6.44 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 119 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,632 $ |