Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
-25% vs Kuala Lumpur avgKepong is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Kuala Lumpur, with a cost of living index of 24.6 — that is -25% compared to the Kuala Lumpur average. Ranked #19 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around RM 1,677/month, compared to a range of RM 1,610 in Setapak to RM 2,907 in KLCC.
For a typical resident of Kepong, housing takes up roughly 22% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 20%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately RM 67,093 before tax.
Salaries in Kepong reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 24.6:
After tax and deductions of 17.2% in Malaysia, take-home pay for someone earning RM 67,093 would be roughly RM 55,553/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a RM 75,023 salary in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Kepong would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $18,450 |
| London | GBP | £15,878 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 92,320 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLCC | 42.6 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Bukit Bintang | 40.0 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Damansara Heights | 39.4 | 1.20x | +20% |
| Bangsar | 38.7 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Mont Kiara | 37.7 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur to maintain your lifestyle.
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Kepong is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Kuala Lumpur. It costs about -25% less than the city average, ranking #19 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Kepong is well below the Kuala Lumpur average. With a multiplier of 0.75x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -25% compared to the city baseline.