Price Rankings for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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World Ranking

6^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 380 Cities in the World.
14^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 241 Cities in the World.
18^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 227 Cities in the World.

32^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 365 Cities in the World.
22^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 355 Cities in the World.
25^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 355 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 91 Cities in Asia
10^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 71 Cities in Asia
14^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 53 Cities in Asia

11^st Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 91 Cities in Asia
13^th Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 90 Cities in Asia
6^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 79 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 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) (Clothing And Shoes) 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	321^st/380	49^th/91	4^th/12
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	120.00 RM	Very Low	318^th/377	49^th/91	7^th/12
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	20.00 RM	Very Low	314^th/344	69^th/86	9^th/12
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	18.00 RM	Moderate	169^th/361	15^th/78	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	25.00 RM	High	107^th/335	13^th/67	2^nd/12
Cappuccino (regular)	12.70 RM	Moderate	221^st/379	42^th/90	2^nd/12
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.58 RM	Low	296^th/379	36^th/91	4^th/12
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.22 RM	Low	283^th/378	26^th/91	4^th/12
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	31.23 RM	Very High	59^th/380	25^th/91	4^th/12
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.76 RM	Low	292^th/380	45^th/91	12^th/12
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.07 RM	Low	262^th/379	42^th/91	2^nd/12
Eggs (regular) (12)	9.90 RM	Low	262^th/380	29^th/91	2^nd/12
Local Cheese (1 lb)	29.78 RM	Very High	50^th/379	13^th/90	5^th/12
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	8.47 RM	Very Low	308^th/380	48^th/91	3^rd/12
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	18.22 RM	Low	284^th/377	55^th/90	9^th/12
Apples (1 lb)	5.43 RM	Moderate	164^th/380	23^th/91	10^th/12
Banana (1 lb)	2.98 RM	Low	264^th/380	50^th/91	6^th/12
Oranges (1 lb)	5.41 RM	High	110^th/377	11^st/91	4^th/12
Tomato (1 lb)	2.81 RM	Low	294^th/374	38^th/91	9^th/12
Potato (1 lb)	2.07 RM	Low	249^th/376	33^th/91	11^st/12
Onion (1 lb)	2.26 RM	Low	245^th/378	34^th/91	12^th/12
Lettuce (1 head)	4.73 RM	Low	233^th/371	32^th/87	6^th/11
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.94 RM	Low	235^th/380	20^th/91	4^th/12
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	75.00 RM	Very High	22^th/355	11^st/69	7^th/11
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	13.32 RM	Very High	32^th/365	6^th/79	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	18.28 RM	Very High	25^th/355	6^th/74	2^nd/12
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.00 RM	Low	202^th/314	31^st/76	6^th/11
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.00 RM	Low	229^th/335	25^th/79	3^rd/9
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 RM	Very Low	210^th/227	40^th/53	5^th/6
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.00 RM	Low	182^th/236	48^th/76	2^nd/7
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	8.05 RM	Moderate	81^st/191	12^th/69	2^nd/7
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	16.50 RM	Very Low	108^th/128	26^th/44	3^rd/4
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.81 RM	Very Low	375^th/380	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/159	12^th/44	4^th/5
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	136,539.52 RM	High	60^th/287	17^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	275.86 RM	Very Low	309^th/375	54^th/91	11^st/12
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	59.72 RM	Low	247^th/380	28^th/91	4^th/12
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	110.42 RM	Low	232^th/380	26^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	199.90 RM	High	135^th/375	40^th/90	5^th/12
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	31.25 RM	Very Low	228^th/241	62^th/71	8^th/9
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	20.00 RM	Very Low	290^th/342	58^th/84	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	1,086.00 RM	Low	210^th/297	44^th/81	6^th/9
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	38,800.00 RM	Moderate	109^th/209	36^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)	257.17 RM	Moderate	213^th/367	32^th/89	2^nd/11
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	159.17 RM	Low	240^th/351	43^th/89	2^nd/12
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	342.54 RM	Low	291^st/370	54^th/89	10^th/12
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	315.60 RM	Very Low	289^th/359	52^th/90	6^th/12
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,135.48 RM	Low	268^th/376	46^th/91	7^th/12
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,571.43 RM	Low	261^st/377	40^th/90	3^rd/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	4,579.31 RM	Low	243^th/369	45^th/91	9^th/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,580.00 RM	Low	282^th/373	51^st/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	1,193.13 RM	Moderate	177^th/302	32^th/75	5^th/10
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	564.22 RM	Low	206^th/289	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)	6,188.79 RM	Moderate	201^st/378	26^th/90	2^nd/12
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.48	Low	261^st/358	64^th/81	9^th/10

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