>  Rented Accommodation, Furnished
     
   
 
Prime Urban Residential Area
in Kuala Lumpur
(per month)
Suburbs of Kuala Lumpur
(per month)
  Houses
 RM
US$
RM
US$
Bungalow
10,000 - 28,000
2,821 - 7,900
5,000 - 10,000
1,411 - 2,821
Double Semi-detached
4,000 - 8,000
1,129 - 2,257
2,500 - 8,500
705 - 2,398
Terrace
2,000 - 3,500
564 - 987
1,500 - 2,500
423 - 705
 
  Apartments   /Condominiums
 RM
US$
RM
US$
          1-Bedroom
1,500 - 3,000
423 - 846
1,000 - 1,500
282 - 423
          2-Bedroom
2,500 - 6,500
705 - 1,834
1,900 - 3,200
536 - 903
          3-Bedroom
3,500 - 15,000
987 - 4,232
2,700 - 8,500
762 - 2,398
 
     
   
Sources: Jones Lang Wootton; Coliers, Jordan Lee & Jaafar Sdn. Bhd.
              
     
   
   
> Hotel Rates
     
    Average published room rates in:
     
   
Kuala Lumpur
Single / Double
RM
US$
  5-Star Hotel
750
212
  4-Star Hotel
400
113
  3-Star Hotel
250
71
     
    *Inclusive of 10% service charge and 5% government tax.
    Source: Malaysian Association of Hotels
     
   
   
> Golf Club Membership
   
   
Club Fees   
 RM
US$
 Corporate Membership (one nominee)
30,000 - 110,000
8,464 - 31,034
  Monthly Subscription*
  63 - 157.50
18 - 44
  Green Fees
  
Weekdays
50 - 120
14 - 34
Weekends
120 - 250
34 - 71
     
   
Course : 36 Holes
* Exclusive 5% government tax
Sources: Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
Bukit Beruntung Golf & Country Club
Glenmarie Golf & Country Club
Saujana Golf & Country Club
Tropicana Golf & Country Club
     
   
   
> International School Fees
     
   
There are more than 30 international schools registered with the Ministry of Education, Malaysia. These schools are located in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, and the states of Johor (Johor Bahru), Kelantan (Kota Bharu), Melaka (Malacca), Negeri Sembilan (Mantin), Pahang (Kuantan), Penang (island), Perak (Ipoh), Sabah (Kota Kinabalu) and Sarawak (Kuching). The fees shown below are from a cross-section of the schools and are calculated for a whole year.
     
   
 The International School of Kuala Lumpur (American curriculum)
  Registration Fee
RM
US$
  Tuition Fee per annum
RM
US$
Application
517
146
Prep. Reception & Pre-jr.
26,900
7,589
Prep. Senior - Grade 12
13,598
3,836
prep. junior/senior - Grade 5
40,320
11,375
Prep - Reception - Prep jr.
1,530
432
Grades 6-8
46,085
13,002
Re-enrolment
3,539
998
Grades 9-12
49,915
14,082
Family Deposit
10,000
2,821
     
   
 Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur (British curriculum)
  Registration Fee
RM
US$
  Tuition Fee per annum
RM
US$
Application
500
141
Nursery
19,770
5,578
Nursery - Year 11
10,000
2,821
Reception
20,280
5,722
Re-entry
2,000
564
Year 1 & 2
23,100
6,517
Year 3 - 6
26,370
6,440
Year 7 - 9
32,160
9,073
Year 10 & 11
35,550
10,030
Year 12 & 13 
36,030
10,165
     
   
  French International School, Kuala Lumpur
  Registration Fee
RM
US$
  Tuition Fee per annum
RM
US$
Registration
6,500
1,834
Kindergarten
12,250
3,456
Application
1,000
282
Primary School
15,324
4,323
Secondary
21,513
6,069
 
Upper Secondary
26,769
7,552
     
   
  Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur
  Registration Fee
RM
US$
  Tuition Fee per annum
RM
US$
Entrance Fee
1,000
282
  Primary
7,560
2,133
facilities Fee
2,900
818
  Secondary
9,000
2,539
  
 
     
   
  Chinese Taipei School, Kuala Lumpur
  Registration Fee
RM
US$
  Tuition Fee per annum
RM
US$
 Entrance Fee
4,060
1,145
Primary
4,000
1,129
Sundries Fee
Junior Secondary
6,000
1,693
Primary
1,040
293
Senior Secondary
8,000
2,257
Junior Secondary
1,120
316
Senior Art
1,200
339
 
Senior Science
1,500
423
      
     
   

Source: Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA)

   
   
> Health Care
     
    Consultation Fees charged by General Practitioners
     
   
 
RM
US$
  Minor
30 - 35
8.46 - 9.87
  Intermediate
35 - 75
9.87 - 21.16
  Major
75 - 125
21.16 - 32.27
     
    Consultation Fees charged by Physicians, Paediatricians and Psychiatrist
     
   
 
Initial
Follow - up
RM
US$
RM
US$
  Simple
60
21.70
35
9.87
  Intermediate
120
33.86
60
16.93
  Complex
180
50.78
90
25.39
   
Source: Malaysian Medical Association
     
    Hospital Ward Charges
     
   
  Category of Ward
Per night
RM
US$
  Single Bedded
198 - 238
55.86 - 67.15
  2-Bedded
128 - 160
36.11 - 45.14
  4-Bedded
88 - 98
24.83 - 27.65
    Room rates are subject to 5% Government Tax
   
Sources:

Pantai Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, Kuala Lumpur
Subang Medical Centre, Selangor
     
     
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> Domestic Help
     
   
 
Per month
RM
US$
  Servant (foreign maid, full-time)
700 - 1,000
197 - 282
  Driver (basic)
1,200 - 1,500
339 - 423
    Source: Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA)
   
   
> Public Transport
     
   
  Taxi Fares
RM
US$
  On Meter (by kilometre)    

  - For the first 2 km
2.00
0.56

  - For every subsequent 200 m
0.10
0.03
 Radiophone Charges    

 -  For every taxi call
1.00
0.28

  - All luggage placed in the boot
1.00
0.28
 
  Bus Fares
RM
US$
 RAPID KL
Type of ticket (Daily Pass)
- Local Shuttle
1.00
0.28
- Trunk Shuttle
2.00
0.56
- City Shuttle
2.00
0.56
  Light Rail Transit
RM
US$
 (Services available only in Kuala Lumpur/Selangor)    
 Kelana Jaya Line
0.70 - 2.50
0.20 - 0.71
Ampang Line and Sri Petaling Line
0.70 - 2.80
0.20 - 0.79

KLIA Express (Standard Single Trip)
35
9.87
KL Monorail
1.20 - 2.50
0.34 - 0.71
     
   
Domestic Airfares
Selected Destinations from Kuala Lumpur
 
Business Class
Economy
 
RM
US$
RM
US$
Penang
730
206
490
138
Langkawi
890
251
590
166
Johor Bahru
650
183
450
127
Kuantan
570
161
410
116
Kuala Terengganu
730
206
490
138
Kuching
1,270
358
850
240
Kota Kinabalu
1,950
550
1,150
324
    Source: Malaysian Airlines System Berhad.
     
   
   
> Eating Out in Malaysia
     
    Prices quoted are for the city of Kuala Lumpur and would generally be lower for other locations in Malaysia.
     
   
 
RM
US$
A lunch at a food court 
6 - 10
1.69 - 2.82
A lunch at a restaurant in a 5-star hotel
50 - 100
14.11 - 28.21
Burger King (WhopperŽ)
7.95
2.24
KFC (Snack Plate)
8.20
2.31
Mc Donald's (Big MacTM)
5.70
1.61
Pizza Hut (12-inch pizza)
25.90 - 30.90
7.31 - 8.72
Sushi King (Set meals)
13.90 - 29.90
3.92 - 8.44
     
    Source: Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA)
   
   
> Shopping in Kuala Lumpur
     
   
Kuala Lumpur is a favourite destination of shoppers. A wide range of competitively-priced products are available here..
     
   
Product
RM
US$
A night's stay in a suite in Shangri-La
425++
200++
A pair of Nike shoes
310
87
100ml of Versace for women
230
65
MAC's lipstick
60
17
100ml of Dunhill's Fresh
225
63
Tissots's Classic watch for Women
1,100
310
Escada Blouse
1,650
466
Kenzo's Shirt
760
214
Dunhill Wallet
940
265
CGucci's Sunglasses
840
237
Sony DVD handycam DCR-DVD905E
3,999
1,128
Cyber-shot Digital Camera DSC-T10
1,299
366
     
    Prices of Selected Consumer Items
   
Prices in supermarkets
US$
A can of coke
0.45
A pack of cigarettes (premium 20s)
2.09
A can of beer (320 ml)
2.17
A bottle of mineral water (1.5 litre)
0.39
A box of cornflakes (275g)
1.04
A loaf of wholemeal bread (420g)
0.71
    Note : USD1 = RM3.5445
   
   
> Non-dutiable Goods
     
   
The following are some of the goods available duty-free in Malaysia: fountain pens, books, perfume, cosmetics, portable radios, watches, cameras, video cameras, calculators, computers, fishing equipment, golf clubs, tennis and badminton racquets, leather and non-leather goods, e.g. shoes, handbags, wallets, purses, suitcases, travelling bags, briefcases.
     
    Source: Royal Malaysian Customs
    Source: Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA)