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About Malaysia
Malaysia is situated in the heart of South
East Asia, it reflects the very essence of Asia: the exotic blend of
cultures – Malay, Chinese, Indian and the influences of the British, Dutch,
Portuguese and Thais, can be found in just one destination.
Why Malaysia?
A land with so much to see, do and
experience. Malaysia is filled with natural beauty, exciting nature adventures, world class sporting
events, friendly people and best of all, it offers the most diverse type of food in the
region. Its relatively high standard of living with one of the lowest cost
of living in this region, strategic location supported by excellent
infrastructure, easily accessible via air, sea or land. All these has made Malaysia a
top choice for a relaxing, good quality and easy lifestyle second home.
Furthermore, with the availability of good properties at much lower
prices as compared to other regions, medical centers and private clinics are found
in all states with 24-hour emergency service.
There are also quite a number of international schools, private colleges and universities
situated in all major cities for higher learning at a reasonable cost.
Cost of Living
Prices of Selected Consumer
Items
Prices in supermarkets
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US$ |
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A can of Coke |
0.26 - 0.32 |
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A pack of cigarettes
(premium 20s) |
1.39 |
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A can of beer (320 ml) |
1.28 - 1.71 |
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A bottle of mineral water
(1.5 litre) |
0.29 - 0.50 |
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A box of cornflakes (275g) |
1.55 |
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A loaf of wholemeal bread
(420g) |
0.50 - 0.64 |
Rented Accommodation, Furnished
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Prime Urban Residential
Area in Kuala Lumpur
(per month) |
Suburbs of Kuala Lumpur
(per month) |
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Houses |
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Bungalow |
RM5,600 - 25,000 |
RM3,200 - 15,000 |
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US$1,474 - 6,579 |
US$842 - 3,947 |
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Semi-detached |
RM3,900 - 9,000 |
RM2,200 - 6,000 |
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US$1,026 - 2,368 |
US$579 - 1,579 |
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Terrace |
RM2,000 - 3,300 |
RM1,100 - 3,700 |
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US$526 - 868 |
US$290 - 974 |
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Apartments/Condominiums |
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1-bedroom |
RM1,600 - 2,500 |
RM1,000 - 1,500 |
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US$421 - 658 |
US$263 - 395 |
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2-bedroom |
RM2,200 - 7,500 |
RM1,400 - 3,200 |
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US$579 - 1,974 |
US$368 - 842 |
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3-bedroom |
RM3,500 - 12,500 |
RM1,500 - 4,500 |
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US$921 - 3,290 |
US$395 - 1,184 |
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.
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The International School of
Kuala Lumpur (American curriculum) |
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Registration Fee (RM) |
Tuition Fee per annum (RM) |
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Application : 513
(US$135) |
Prep. reception & pre-jr.: 22,317
(US$5,873) |
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Kinderg. - grade 12 : 13,509
(US$3,555) |
Prep. senior - grade 5 : 33,664
(US$8,859) |
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Prep-reception - prep jr.: 1,520
(US$400) |
Grades 6-8 : 38,946
(US$10,249) |
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Re-enrolment: 3,515
(US$925) |
Grades 9-12 : 42,237
(US$11,115) |
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Family Deposit : 10,013
(US$2,635) |
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Sri Utama International
School, Kuala Lumpur (British curriculum) |
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Registration Fee (RM) |
Tuition Fee per annum (RM) |
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Registration : 500
(US$132) |
Kindergarten: 4,610
(US$1,213) |
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Security fee (refundable) |
Lower Primary 1 - 3 : 5,100
(US$1,342) |
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Kindergarten: 2,000
(US$526) |
Upper Primary 4 - 5 : 5,600
(US$1,474) |
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Lower Primary: 2,550
(US$671) |
Lower Secondary 1 - 3 : 6,100
(US$1,605) |
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Upper Primary: 2,800
(US$737) |
Upper Secondary 4 & 5 : 6,600
(US$1,737) |
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Lower Secondary: 3,050
(US$803) |
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Upper Secondary: 3,300
(US$868) |
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French International School,
Kuala Lumpur |
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Registration Fee (RM) |
Tuition Fee per annum (RM) |
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Registration: 6,750
(US$1,776) |
Kindergarten. : 10,917
(US$2,873) |
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Application : 1,000
(US$263) |
Primary School : 13,770
(US$3,624) |
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Surety deposit : 3,750
(US$987) |
High School : 19,341
(US$5,090) |
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College: 24,063
(US$6,332) |
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Deutsche Schule,
Kuala Lumpur |
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Registration Fee (RM) |
Tuition Fee per annum (RM) |
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Membership: 300
(US$79) |
Kindergarten: 11,400
(US$3,000) |
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Registration. : 4,500
(US$1,184) |
Class 1 - 4 : 15,000
(US$3,947) |
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Yr 1 -10 reg.: 6,000
(US$1,579) |
Class 5-10 : 16,200
(US$4,263) |
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Deposit Fee (refundable) : |
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Kindergarten : 2,850
(US$750) |
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Class 1 - 4 : 3,750
(US$987) |
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Class 5 - 10 : 4,050
(US$1,066) |
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Japanese School of Kuala
Lumpur |
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Registration Fee (RM) |
Tuition Fee per annum (RM)
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Kindergarten : 1,000
(US$263) |
Kindergarten : 7,200 (US$1,895) |
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Primary & Secondary : 2,000
(US$526) |
Primary : 5,040
(US$1,326) |
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Senior 1 - 3 : 5,400
(US$1,421) |
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Chinese Taipei School, Kuala
Lumpur |
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Registration Fee (RM) |
Tuition Fee per annum (RM) |
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Entrance Fee : 1,000
(US$263) |
Elementary : 2,000
(US$526) |
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Building Fund : 1,000 (US$263)
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Middle School : 3,000
(US$790) |
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Parents' Association : 60 (US$16)
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High School : 4,000
(US$1,053) |
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Non-Taiwanese : 1,000
(US$263) |
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Re-entry : 1,000
(US$263) |
Domestic Help
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RM per
month |
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Servant (foreign maid,
full-time) |
700 - 1,000
(US$184 - 263) |
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Driver (basic) |
1,200 - 1,500
(US$316 - 395) |
* Please note that the above information
was provided in year 2006 based on average market pricing, secondhome.com.my is
not responsible for the difference in pricing due to market changes, currency
fluctuation or other reasons without prior notice.
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