How much is life in Malaysia

Modern, dynamic and rapidly developing cities of Malaysia every year attract an increasing number of people from around the world. Teaching about 70,000 international students from more than 100 countries, this Asian state is also famous for its relatively low cost of living.


Our article will help you learn more about how much you will spend in Malaysia and correctly calculate your student budget.

RM1 = € 0.23 = 12.5RUB

Accommodation

Malaysian universities usually offer students campus accommodation. The cost of such housing is RM600-RM3000 (7.000-37.000 rubles) per semester. Some universities also offer the option of supplement for student meals in the amount of RM10-RM20 (125-250 rubles) per day.

The cost of living on campuses depends on the city, educational institution and type of accommodation, usually the cost of a single room is about RM100-RM500 (252- 6.264 rubles) per month. In some universities, students are also asked to pay a deposit upon check-in, while in others - a registration fee. For example, Monash University of Malaysia offers single rooms with amenities in a residence at a price of RM1150 (14.408 rubles) per month, and also charges a deposit of RM1500 (18.794 rubles) and a registration fee of RM300 (3.758 rubles).

If you prefer a different type of housing, then through your university or local real estate agencies you can always find apartments for living off campus. For example, you can rent an apartment on your own or with your friends.

Typically, such housing costs less than campus, but it is important to remember that the cost of utilities is not always included in the cost of renting housing and can be a significant amount. Different types of Malaysian housing imply a different degree of access for residents to public areas, such as a kitchen and laundry, so you should know in advance all the features of such accommodation and decide whether you are ready to pay the proposed amount.

In Malaysia, you will need to pay about RM350-RM500 (4.385-6.264 rubles) per month for renting a room in an apartment, and about RM1500-RM2500 (18.794-31.323 rubles) per month for renting an entire studio apartment.

Additional living expenses

Additional expenses while living in Malaysia are inevitable, but they are also relatively small. Standard list of additional student expenses: Utilities (if they are not included in the rental price) - RM164 (2.054 rubles) per month

Internet (6MB) - RM145 (1.816 rubles) per month

Mobile operator services - RM148 (1.854 rubles) per month

Transport

The cities of Malaysia are very modern and have a well-developed transport system. International ports of the state are connected with bus and railway lines, and you can get around major cities of the country by taxi, bus, fixed-route taxi, rickshaw and train.

As a foreign student in Malaysia, you cannot qualify for a national preferential ticket, but in some cities in the country you can count on student discounts. For example, in some cities you can replenish your travel credit, from which the cost of each trip you make will be deducted.

Cost of transport services in Kuala Lumpur:

Bus ride (1 zone) - RM1 (12.5 rubles)

Myrapid pass ticket (including student discounts) for 7 days - RM45 (563 rubles)

Myrapid pass ticket (including student discounts) for 1 month - RM125 (1.566 rubles)

Taxi ride (standard fare) per 1 km - RM1.66 (21 rubles)

Nutrition

In Malaysia, you can find supermarkets of all the largest international chains, but it may be even cheaper to buy products in local markets and in small shops. In Tesco and Carrefour Malaysia supermarkets, you can purchase products at the following cost: Milk 1 L - 100 rub

Loaf of white bread 660g - 42 rubles

Chicken fillet 1 kg - 186 rubles

Spaghetti 500g - 42.4 rubles

Coca-Cola 1.5l - 41.3 rub

White rice 5kg - 275 rubles

Eggs 10 pcs - 56.3 rubles

Olive oil 250ml - 213 rub

Big Mac - 125 rubles

Other expenses

Fortunately, there are many places in Malaysia where you can spend time outside the home. It has everything: restaurants, budget cafes, concert halls and cinemas. By the way, all these entertainments are quite accessible for any student: Large mug of beer - 213 rubles

A cup of cappuccino in a cafe - 135 rubles

Bottle of water 330ml - 27.5 rubles

3-course lunch in a mid-range restaurant - 313 rubles

A bottle of wine in a restaurant - 752 rub

Cinema ticket (without student discounts) - 150 rubles

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