Price Rankings for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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World Ranking

6^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 345 Cities in the World.
12^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 239 Cities in the World.
19^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 222 Cities in the World.

20^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 326 Cities in the World.
26^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 331 Cities in the World.
25^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 326 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 84 Cities in Asia
8^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 72 Cities in Asia
15^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 54 Cities in Asia

10^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 84 Cities in Asia
5^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 73 Cities in Asia
14^th Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 82 Cities in Asia

South-Eastern Asia Ranking

1^st Cheapest Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 12 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
1^st Cheapest International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child (Childcare) out of 10 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

2^nd Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Cappuccino (regular) (Restaurants) out of 12 Cities in South-Eastern Asia
2^nd Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in South-Eastern Asia

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 RM	Very Low	294^th/345	49^th/84	5^th/12
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	120.00 RM	Very Low	294^th/344	45^th/83	8^th/12
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	20.00 RM	Very Low	299^th/324	62^th/80	9^th/12
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	19.00 RM	Moderate	154^th/331	12^th/73	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	25.00 RM	High	101^st/317	13^th/68	2^nd/12
Cappuccino (regular)	12.64 RM	Moderate	206^th/345	38^th/84	2^nd/12
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.55 RM	Very Low	277^th/345	34^th/84	6^th/12
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.35 RM	Low	247^th/345	18^th/84	4^th/12
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	31.91 RM	Very High	44^th/345	16^th/84	4^th/12
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.80 RM	Low	262^th/345	40^th/84	12^th/12
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.15 RM	Low	235^th/345	36^th/84	2^nd/12
Eggs (regular) (12)	9.04 RM	Low	250^th/345	35^th/84	7^th/12
Local Cheese (1 lb)	28.80 RM	Very High	57^th/343	14^th/82	6^th/11
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	8.49 RM	Very Low	285^th/345	47^th/84	5^th/12
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	18.14 RM	Low	264^th/343	51^st/83	9^th/12
Apples (1 lb)	5.62 RM	High	134^th/345	20^th/84	10^th/12
Banana (1 lb)	3.05 RM	Low	226^th/345	46^th/84	7^th/12
Oranges (1 lb)	5.15 RM	High	113^th/343	10^th/84	5^th/12
Tomato (1 lb)	2.80 RM	Very Low	275^th/343	38^th/84	9^th/12
Potato (1 lb)	2.05 RM	Low	226^th/342	29^th/84	11^st/12
Onion (1 lb)	2.40 RM	Low	207^th/344	27^th/84	9^th/12
Lettuce (1 head)	4.77 RM	Low	217^th/340	30^th/84	6^th/12
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.84 RM	Low	220^th/345	20^th/84	5^th/12
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	75.00 RM	Very High	25^th/326	12^th/69	8^th/12
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	13.59 RM	Very High	26^th/331	5^th/73	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	18.27 RM	Very High	20^th/326	5^th/71	2^nd/12
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.00 RM	Low	172^th/281	23^th/73	5^th/10
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.00 RM	Low	207^th/307	25^th/77	3^rd/8
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 RM	Very Low	204^th/222	40^th/54	5^th/6
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.00 RM	Low	171^st/223	43^th/71	2^nd/7
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	8.05 RM	Moderate	72^th/178	10^th/63	2^nd/7
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	18.50 RM	Low	101^st/128	23^th/48	3^rd/7
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.86 RM	Very Low	340^th/345	83^th/84	12^th/12
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	170,000.00 RM	Very High	14^th/173	12^th/47	4^th/6
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	137,600.00 RM	High	74^th/285	17^th/74	4^th/8
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	281.16 RM	Very Low	279^th/341	48^th/84	11^st/12
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	61.63 RM	Low	216^th/345	24^th/84	3^rd/12
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	110.71 RM	Low	211^st/345	24^th/84	5^th/12
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	192.67 RM	Moderate	138^th/342	42^th/83	6^th/12
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	31.67 RM	Very Low	228^th/239	65^th/72	7^th/8
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	22.00 RM	Very Low	269^th/323	49^th/79	7^th/10
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,126.09 RM	Low	210^th/285	44^th/76	8^th/9
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	38,600.00 RM	Moderate	107^th/206	32^th/74	10^th/10
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	254.23 RM	Moderate	191^st/336	28^th/83	3^rd/12
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	159.57 RM	Low	231^st/323	41^st/81	3^rd/11
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	348.41 RM	Low	266^th/341	49^th/84	10^th/12
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	337.27 RM	Low	263^th/329	47^th/82	6^th/10
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,209.06 RM	Low	248^th/345	43^th/84	8^th/12
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,492.86 RM	Low	251^st/343	42^th/83	4^th/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	4,490.62 RM	Low	236^th/341	44^th/84	10^th/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,597.22 RM	Low	261^st/340	51^st/83	11^st/12
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,223.89 RM	Moderate	168^th/294	29^th/74	5^th/10
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	582.32 RM	Low	209^th/287	33^th/68	8^th/9
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	6,219.84 RM	Moderate	185^th/343	24^th/83	2^nd/12
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.59	Low	237^th/325	57^th/73	7^th/8

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