Price Rankings for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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World Ranking

7^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 352 Cities in the World.
15^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 242 Cities in the World.
20^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 230 Cities in the World.

25^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 334 Cities in the World.
25^th Most Expensive Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) (Markets) out of 332 Cities in the World.
45^th Most Expensive Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 352 Cities in the World.

Asia Ranking

2^nd Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 88 Cities in Asia
10^th Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 74 Cities in Asia
16^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 58 Cities in Asia

10^th Most Expensive Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 88 Cities in Asia
15^th Most Expensive Local Cheese (1kg) (Markets) out of 88 Cities in Asia
4^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 76 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 Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 11 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	299^th/352	51^st/88	5^th/12
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	120.00 RM	Very Low	296^th/351	46^th/88	6^th/12
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	20.00 RM	Very Low	309^th/332	65^th/84	9^th/12
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	19.00 RM	Moderate	163^th/335	13^th/76	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	25.00 RM	High	101^st/317	13^th/73	2^nd/12
Cappuccino (regular)	12.77 RM	Low	214^th/352	39^th/88	2^nd/12
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.63 RM	Low	280^th/352	36^th/88	5^th/12
Water (12 oz small bottle)	2.34 RM	Low	250^th/352	18^th/88	3^rd/12
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	32.20 RM	Very High	45^th/352	16^th/88	4^th/12
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.87 RM	Low	265^th/352	41^st/88	12^th/12
Rice (white), (1 lb)	3.08 RM	Low	250^th/351	38^th/87	2^nd/12
Eggs (regular) (12)	9.26 RM	Low	255^th/352	36^th/88	7^th/12
Local Cheese (1 lb)	28.80 RM	Very High	57^th/352	15^th/88	6^th/12
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	8.40 RM	Very Low	297^th/352	50^th/88	4^th/12
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	17.79 RM	Low	275^th/350	55^th/87	9^th/12
Apples (1 lb)	5.57 RM	Moderate	153^th/352	21^st/88	8^th/12
Banana (1 lb)	3.07 RM	Low	233^th/352	47^th/88	7^th/12
Oranges (1 lb)	5.15 RM	High	119^th/351	10^th/88	4^th/12
Tomato (1 lb)	2.81 RM	Low	276^th/349	38^th/88	7^th/12
Potato (1 lb)	2.09 RM	Low	231^st/350	30^th/88	11^st/12
Onion (1 lb)	2.46 RM	Moderate	207^th/351	27^th/88	8^th/12
Lettuce (1 head)	4.93 RM	Low	221^st/347	29^th/87	6^th/12
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.76 RM	Low	241^st/352	24^th/88	5^th/12
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	75.00 RM	Very High	25^th/332	12^th/72	7^th/12
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	13.91 RM	Very High	25^th/334	4^th/76	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	17.95 RM	Very High	25^th/330	6^th/74	2^nd/12
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	18.00 RM	Low	184^th/284	29^th/76	5^th/12
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	3.00 RM	Low	211^st/312	25^th/81	3^rd/9
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 RM	Very Low	211^st/230	43^th/58	5^th/7
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.00 RM	Low	174^th/225	45^th/75	2^nd/9
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	8.05 RM	High	69^th/177	10^th/66	2^nd/7
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	18.50 RM	Low	95^th/120	25^th/48	3^rd/6
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.87 RM	Very Low	346^th/352	87^th/88	12^th/12
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	170,000.00 RM	Very High	16^th/169	10^th/46	2^nd/5
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	138,215.38 RM	High	80^th/290	17^th/76	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	265.66 RM	Very Low	288^th/347	51^st/86	11^st/11
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	61.34 RM	Low	222^th/351	26^th/87	4^th/12
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	110.56 RM	Low	216^th/352	24^th/88	5^th/12
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	190.46 RM	Moderate	144^th/346	40^th/86	5^th/12
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	31.67 RM	Very Low	228^th/242	65^th/74	7^th/8
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	22.00 RM	Very Low	266^th/322	48^th/81	6^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	214^th/287	45^th/78	7^th/9
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	40,000.00 RM	Moderate	111^st/212	32^th/77	9^th/10
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	253.40 RM	Moderate	198^th/343	25^th/85	2^nd/11
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	161.25 RM	Low	243^th/327	40^th/83	3^rd/11
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	348.35 RM	Very Low	283^th/347	50^th/86	10^th/11
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	331.90 RM	Very Low	272^th/335	48^th/83	6^th/9
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,310.27 RM	Low	240^th/351	37^th/88	5^th/12
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,483.33 RM	Low	256^th/351	42^th/87	3^rd/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	4,420.69 RM	Low	246^th/348	44^th/88	9^th/12
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,600.00 RM	Low	269^th/351	50^th/87	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	1,257.48 RM	Moderate	173^th/299	32^th/76	6^th/10
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	581.34 RM	Low	210^th/290	34^th/71	8^th/10
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Asia Ranking	South-Eastern Asia Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	5,702.93 RM	Moderate	197^th/350	24^th/87	2^nd/12
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.57	Low	238^th/327	62^th/77	7^th/8

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