Ranked by estimated single-person monthly budget including rent
| # | City | Monthly budget | 1BR outside centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mukah Sarawak | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 2 | Kangar Perlis | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 3 | Rengam Johor | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 4 | Lawas Sarawak | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 5 | Membakut Sabah | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 6 | Cameron Highlands Pahang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 7 | Bukit Gambir Johor | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 8 | Lubok Antu Sarawak | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 9 | Kampung Baharu Nilai Negeri Sembilan | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 10 | Long Lama Sarawak | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 11 | Kampung Bukit Baharu Melaka | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 12 | Kuah Kedah | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 13 | Kudat Sabah | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 14 | Bongawan Sabah | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 15 | Parit Buntar Perak | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 16 | Bidur Perak | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 17 | Kampung Bukit Minyak Pulau Pinang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 18 | Kampung Teluk Kumbar Pulau Pinang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 19 | Alor Gajah Melaka | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 20 | Kampung Sungai Glugur Pulau Pinang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 21 | Ayer Itam Pulau Pinang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 22 | Perai Pulau Pinang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 23 | Kuala Lipis Pahang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 24 | Tanjung Bunga Pulau Pinang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 25 | Beaufort Sabah | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 26 | Tanjung Tokong Pulau Pinang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 27 | Pengkalan Batu Kawan Pulau Pinang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 28 | Batu Kawan Pulau Pinang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 29 | Kampung Kundassang Sabah | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 30 | Padang Besar Perlis | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 31 | Batu Feringgi Pulau Pinang | RM1,947 ($414) | RM593 ($126) |
| 32 | Sibu Sarawak | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 33 | Taiping Perak | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 34 | Kajang Selangor | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 35 | Miri Sarawak | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 36 | Teluk Intan Perak | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 37 | Kulai Johor | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 38 | Batu Jambul Pulau Pinang | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 39 | Alor Setar Kedah | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 40 | Bukit Mertajam Pulau Pinang | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 41 | Lahad Datu Sabah | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 42 | Segamat Johor | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 43 | Tumpat Kelantan | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 44 | Keningau Sabah | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 45 | Sitiawan Perak | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 46 | Batu Pahat Johor | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 47 | Batu Gajah Perak | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 48 | Bayan Lepas Pulau Pinang | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 49 | Port Dickson Negeri Sembilan | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |
| 50 | Tuaran Sabah | RM2,181 ($464) | RM677 ($144) |