Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
-22% vs Kuala Lumpur avgWangsa Maju is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Kuala Lumpur, with a cost of living index of 25.6 — that is -22% compared to the Kuala Lumpur average. Ranked #18 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around RM 1,744/month, compared to a range of RM 1,610 in Setapak to RM 2,907 in KLCC.
For a typical resident of Wangsa Maju, housing takes up roughly 23% 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 69,777 before tax.
Salaries in Wangsa Maju reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 25.6:
After tax and deductions of 17.7% in Malaysia, take-home pay for someone earning RM 69,777 would be roughly RM 57,427/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a RM 78,072 salary in Wangsa Maju, 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 Wangsa Maju would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $19,200 |
| London | GBP | £16,523 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 96,073 |
| 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 Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur to maintain your lifestyle.
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Wangsa Maju is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Kuala Lumpur. It costs about -22% less than the city average, ranking #18 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Wangsa Maju is well below the Kuala Lumpur average. With a multiplier of 0.78x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -22% compared to the city baseline.