Shah Alam, Malaysia

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Country

Malaysia

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About Shah Alam, Malaysia

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$425

Family of 4 / mo

$1,064

Avg salary (after tax)

$1,616

Shah Alam is a city and the state capital of Selangor, Malaysia which is situated within the Petaling District and a small portion of the neighbouring Klang District. Shah Alam replaced Kuala Lumpur as the capital city of the state of Selangor in 1978 due to Kuala Lumpur's incorporation into a Federal Territory in 1974. Shah Alam was the first planned city in Malaysia after independence from Britain in 1957.

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

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $67.12
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $61.79
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $30.64
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $68.72

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.85
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,346

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.82
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $6.39
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $3.96
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.6
CappuccinoUSD $2.73

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $2.55
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $20.45
Fast Food ComboUSD $4.22

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $5.37
Apples (1 kg)USD $2.05
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.61
Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.31
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.61
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.89
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.26
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.01
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.75
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $15.34
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $4.54
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $5.74
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $11.48
Dozen EggsUSD $1.23
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.31
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.58
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.88

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $184.51
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $383.52
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $217.33
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $473.02
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $366.49
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $104.13

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $44.74
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $9.38
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $4.73
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $150
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $9,034

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.82
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.76
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $38,353
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $6.39
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $25.57
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $30,682
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $1.28

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $36.34
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $45.13