Ampang Jaya, Malaysia

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Malaysia

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About Ampang Jaya, Malaysia

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$353

Family of 4 / mo

$884

Avg salary (after tax)

$708

Ampang Jaya is a charming town located just outside of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia . Known for its friendly community and vibrant atmosphere, Ampang Jaya offers a mix of modern living and traditional culture. The town is famous for its delicious food, especially the many local restaurants serving mouth-watering Malaysian dishes.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Ampang Jaya· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $46.88
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $68.1
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $22.58
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $85.23

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.64
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $590.12

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.07
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.55
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $3.83
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.26
CappuccinoUSD $2.47

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $2.43
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $20.45
Fast Food ComboUSD $3.83

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $5.02
Apples (1 kg)USD $3.86
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.21
Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.83
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $0.94
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.82
Onions (1 kg)USD $0.77
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.96
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.55
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $11.5
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $4.35
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $3.71
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $5.52
Dozen EggsUSD $1.69
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.43
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.46
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.66

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $153.41
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $349.44
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $166.19
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $600.86
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $383.52
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $102.27

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $42.62
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $2.55
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $3.83
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $159.8
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $3,580

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.42
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.76
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $52,316
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $6.44
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $12.78
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $35,282
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.51

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $24.63
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $23.43