Cost of living
Seremban compared to Kuala Lumpur
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Overview comparison
SerembanKuala Lumpur
Consumer prices in Kuala Lumpur are roughly 42% higher than in Seremban.
Cost of living
| Item | Seremban | Kuala Lumpur |
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| Total with rent one person | 527 | 868 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,466 | 2,188 |
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| Without rent one person | 454 | 432 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,213 | 1,306 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 212.9 | 446.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 410.01 | 782.67 |
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| Food person | 266 | 314 |
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| Food family | 586 | 803 |
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| Transport person | 60.31 | 70.96 |
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| Transport family | 128.72 | 162.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.79 years | 84.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Seremban | Kuala Lumpur |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.4 | 4.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.95 | 30.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.29 | 5.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3 | 5.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.29 | 3.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.03 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Seremban | Kuala Lumpur |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 208.4 | 490.75 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 178.47 | 342.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 441.09 | 1,210.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 298.67 | 694.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.69 | 40.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.09 | 60.64 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.68 | 22.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Seremban | Kuala Lumpur |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.29 | 3.75 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,399 | 2,577 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 908 | 1,277 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 | 0.62 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.44% | 10.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.34 | 8.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.43 | 0.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Seremban | Kuala Lumpur |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 2.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.9 | 1.21 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.95 | 2.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 14.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.2 | 5.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.37 | 8.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.34 | 1.52 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Seremban | Kuala Lumpur |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.56 | 44.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.1 | 5.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.14 | 21.66 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.53 | 6.59 |
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| Brand Jeans | 74.53 | 59.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78 | 93.27 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 218.47 | 299.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,811 | 9,444 |
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