In Putrajaya, Malaysia, a family of four typically needs around $1479 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $571 monthly.
Putrajaya is 47% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Putrajaya is 76% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Putrajaya is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.
Putrajaya is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food prices are 23% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 75% lower than the European benchmark, offering great savings for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.89 $ |
| Dinner | 13.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.66 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.72 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.29 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.54 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.63 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.84 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.35 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.68 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 12 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.59 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 18.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.09 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.5 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.57 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 30 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 45 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 24.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 159 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 339 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 482 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,546 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,17 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,308 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.97% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.36 $ |
| Haircut | 6.04 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 74.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 12 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,372 $ |