Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+8% vs Kuala Lumpur avgTaman Tun Dr Ismail is a moderately-priced area within Kuala Lumpur, with a cost of living index of 35.4 — that is +8% compared to the Kuala Lumpur average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #8 out of 20 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around RM 2,415/month, compared to a range of RM 1,610 in Setapak to RM 2,907 in KLCC.
For a typical resident of Taman Tun Dr Ismail, housing takes up roughly 32% 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 96,614 before tax.
Salaries in Taman Tun Dr Ismail reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 35.4:
After tax and deductions of 21.6% in Malaysia, take-home pay for someone earning RM 96,614 would be roughly RM 75,746/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a RM 107,959 salary in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 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 Taman Tun Dr Ismail would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $26,550 |
| London | GBP | £22,849 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 132,851 |
| 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 Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur to maintain your lifestyle.
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Taman Tun Dr Ismail is near the city average for Kuala Lumpur. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Taman Tun Dr Ismail is above the Kuala Lumpur average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% compared to the city baseline.