Living Cost - Malaysia
According to available information, the average monthly living cost for international students in Malaysia including accommodation, food, transportation, and utilities, ranges around RM 1,700 to RM 2,600. This cost varies depending on the city you choose to live in.
The following data gives you an average/approximate number of the Cost of Living for International Students in Malaysia.
| Category | Malaysia (Per Month) | Remarks |
| Accommodation Costs | RM2500 | Main cities |
| RM1500 | Other than main cities | |
| Food Expenses | RM270 | Grocery |
| RM40 | Eating out | |
| Transportation Cost | RM92 | Public Transport pass |
| Entertainment | RM100 | |
| Basic Utilities | RM268 |
Note: The above-mentioned values are approximate and tend to vary based on location, currency conversion rates, lifestyle choices etc.,
City-Specific Costs
Living expenses depends on the location:
Kuala Lumpur: A single person’s monthly expenses, excluding rent,would be approximately RM2600
Penang: Estimated monthly expenses, excluding rent, are around RM2,400.
Johor Bahru: Monthly costs, excluding rent, are approximately RM2,390.