Price Rankings for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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World Ranking

6^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 385 Cities in the World.
10^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 245 Cities in the World.
17^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 227 Cities in the World.

24^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 362 Cities in the World.
23^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 360 Cities in the World.
49^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 385 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 91 Cities in Asia
8^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 70 Cities in Asia
13^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 52 Cities in Asia

11^st Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 91 Cities in Asia
7^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 79 Cities in Asia
19^th Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 90 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	327^th/384	50^th/91	5^th/12
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	130.00 RM	Very Low	309^th/382	42^th/91	5^th/12
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	20.00 RM	Very Low	316^th/347	67^th/84	9^th/12
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	18.00 RM	Moderate	176^th/362	16^th/78	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	25.00 RM	High	104^th/334	12^th/65	2^nd/11
Cappuccino (regular)	12.75 RM	Moderate	231^st/385	43^th/91	2^nd/12
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.66 RM	Low	298^th/384	35^th/91	4^th/12
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.32 RM	Low	278^th/383	22^th/91	3^rd/12
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	31.86 RM	Very High	49^th/385	20^th/91	4^th/12
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.70 RM	Low	300^th/385	46^th/91	12^th/12
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.13 RM	Low	264^th/384	41^st/91	2^nd/12
Eggs (regular) (12)	9.60 RM	Low	273^th/385	33^th/91	5^th/12
Local Cheese (1 lb)	27.98 RM	Very High	73^th/384	19^th/90	6^th/12
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	8.49 RM	Very Low	312^th/385	50^th/91	3^rd/12
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	18.34 RM	Low	291^st/383	55^th/90	9^th/12
Apples (1 lb)	5.50 RM	Moderate	168^th/385	25^th/91	10^th/12
Banana (1 lb)	3.03 RM	Low	251^st/385	50^th/91	6^th/12
Oranges (1 lb)	5.23 RM	High	120^th/381	11^st/91	4^th/12
Tomato (1 lb)	2.71 RM	Very Low	309^th/382	42^th/91	9^th/12
Potato (1 lb)	1.99 RM	Low	262^th/382	36^th/91	12^th/12
Onion (1 lb)	2.26 RM	Low	251^st/384	34^th/91	12^th/12
Lettuce (1 head)	4.73 RM	Low	240^th/378	30^th/87	6^th/11
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.90 RM	Low	245^th/385	23^th/91	4^th/12
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	75.00 RM	Very High	24^th/362	12^th/74	7^th/11
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	13.34 RM	Very High	34^th/369	7^th/79	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	18.48 RM	Very High	23^th/360	5^th/75	2^nd/12
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.00 RM	Low	200^th/306	34^th/78	6^th/11
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.00 RM	Low	227^th/335	26^th/80	3^rd/9
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 RM	Very Low	211^st/227	40^th/52	5^th/6
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.00 RM	Low	178^th/232	44^th/72	2^nd/7
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	8.05 RM	High	74^th/185	12^th/68	2^nd/7
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	16.50 RM	Very Low	108^th/129	28^th/47	3^rd/5
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.82 RM	Very Low	380^th/385	90^th/91	12^th/12
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	170,000.00 RM	Very High	15^th/174	12^th/46	4^th/5
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	136,638.46 RM	High	73^th/308	18^th/78	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	268.82 RM	Very Low	318^th/381	56^th/91	11^st/12
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	61.50 RM	Low	249^th/385	27^th/91	4^th/12
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	110.78 RM	Low	238^th/385	27^th/91	4^th/12
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	200.64 RM	High	136^th/377	41^st/90	5^th/12
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	30.00 RM	Very Low	236^th/245	63^th/70	8^th/9
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	21.00 RM	Very Low	288^th/343	55^th/83	7^th/11
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,110.71 RM	Low	218^th/303	45^th/80	7^th/9
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	38,840.00 RM	Moderate	114^th/216	37^th/79	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)	255.64 RM	Moderate	221^st/369	31^st/88	2^nd/11
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	155.45 RM	Low	259^th/357	46^th/89	3^rd/12
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	340.58 RM	Low	301^st/377	57^th/90	10^th/12
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	316.25 RM	Very Low	298^th/364	52^th/89	7^th/12
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,127.07 RM	Low	272^th/380	47^th/90	7^th/12
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,502.86 RM	Low	273^th/380	42^th/89	3^rd/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	4,613.79 RM	Low	248^th/374	46^th/91	9^th/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,596.77 RM	Low	284^th/377	52^th/90	10^th/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	1,230.42 RM	Moderate	184^th/314	34^th/78	5^th/10
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	568.76 RM	Low	218^th/302	37^th/71	8^th/9
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	6,234.43 RM	Moderate	208^th/383	27^th/90	2^nd/12
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.52	Low	261^st/363	65^th/80	8^th/9

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