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Cost of living in 🇲🇾 Malaysia
A single person spends about €892 a month across the 1 city we track in Malaysia, rent included.
Average monthly budget
€892
Average rent (1-bed)
€520
Median tech salary
€1,600
Cheapest city
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur
Cities in Malaysia, cheapest first
| # | City | Monthly budget | Rent (1-bed) | Groceries | Tech pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇾 Kuala LumpurMalaysia | €892 | €520 | €230 | €1,600 |
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