Sepang
#1 Best City 86
Sepang
Selangor, Malaysia
SafetyB+
CostA+
Growth82
Avg. Rent$950
Median Income$34,000
Cost of Living52/100
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Malaysia City Intelligence
Explore cost of living, income levels, and quality of life across cities and regions in Malaysia.
320
Cities
$13K
Avg Salary
53
Cost Index
16
Regions
About Malaysia
Malaysia has 320 cities across 16 states tracked on Urblytica.
The average salary across its cities is $13,220, with a cost index averaging 53.
Explore a wide range of lifestyle, cost, and investment data below.
Regions in Malaysia
Local laws, tax structures, and economic climates vary significantly from one region to the next. Our database is organized at the region level so you can analyze localized shifts. Select any region below to view its most populated and economically significant cities, with a unified breakdown of:
Cost-of-Living Indices: Consumer baskets, utilities, and transit vs. the national average
Labor & Wage Trends: Salary ranges, job-growth forecasts, and employment statistics
Real Estate & Rentals: Median listing prices, average rent, and housing inventory
Safety & Livability: Crime data, school performance, and local climate
Business Formation: Corporate filing fees, tax rates, and registration steps
Top Cities in Malaysia
Kuantan
#2 Best City 85
Kuantan
Pahang, Malaysia
SafetyA-
CostA+
Growth78
Avg. Rent$235
Median Income$23,929
Cost of Living45/100
Parit Raja
#3 Best City 85
Parit Raja
Johor, Malaysia
SafetyC+
CostA+
Growth78
Avg. Rent$172
Median Income$16,624
Cost of Living35/100
Bayan Lepas
#4 Best City 84
Bayan Lepas
Penang (Pulau Pinang), Malaysia
SafetyB+
CostA+
Growth79
Avg. Rent$850
Median Income$28,000
Cost of Living52/100
Kampung Patau-Patau 2
#5 Best City 84
Kampung Patau-Patau 2
Labuan, Malaysia
SafetyA
CostA+
Growth65
Avg. Rent$490
Cost of Living42/100
Kampung Bukit Kalam
#6 Best City 83
Kampung Bukit Kalam
Labuan, Malaysia
SafetyA
CostA
Growth75
Avg. Rent$435
Median Income$21,718
Cost of Living60/100
Serian
#7 Best City 83
Serian
Sarawak, Malaysia
SafetyA-
CostA+
Growth71
Avg. Rent$350
Median Income$12,500
Cost of Living52/100
Juru
#8 Best City 83
Juru
Penang (Pulau Pinang), Malaysia
SafetyB+
CostA+
Growth78
Avg. Rent$450
Median Income$16,500
Cost of Living42/100
Doing Business
Business & economic outlook in Malaysia
Malaysia, a dynamic Southeast Asian nation, offers a diverse and rapidly evolving business climate fueled by strong government support and strategic investments in infrastructure. With a growing population exceeding 32 million, Malaysia combines a young, educated workforce with a stable political environment and competitive costs. The nation boasts abundant natural resources, modern industrial parks, and robust digit...
32,800,000
Population
$372 Billion
GDP
30
Median age
1.30%
Population growth
$12,000
Median household income
7.50%
Entrepreneurship rate
#12
Ease of doing business rank
900 Thousand
Small & medium businesses
2.3 Thousand
Franchises
3.5%
Unemployment
Major industries
Oil and gas
Palm oil production
Manufacturing
Tourism
Electronics
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