Putrajaya, Malaysia
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)

$743

Retiree Score

88.0

Safety Index

51.1

Healthcare

43 facilities

With a population of just 109,202, this planned city is a bureaucratic hub that caters primarily to government workers. The tax burden is heavy and the climate is relentlessly hot and humid year-round, with over 90 inches of annual rainfall. Navigating the city's labyrinthine infrastructure and vast network of roundabouts can be a persistent headache. While Putrajaya may offer a comfortable lifestyle for civil servants, it's hardly an enticing option for the average expat.

Can I afford Putrajaya?

Total Monthly Household Income (After Tax):

Lifestyle: comfortable

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You could save

$2285 / month

Savings Rate76%

Rent $203

Living Costs $512

Safety

Healthcare

100

Walkability

Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L)$2

Bread (loaf)—

Eggs (12)$2

Rice (1kg)—

Chicken (1kg)—

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive)$4

Meal (Mid-range)$80

Cappuccino$3

Water (0.33L)—

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo)$55

Mobile Plan (mo)$10

Gym (mo)$43

Cinema Ticket$5

Housing

1BR Center (mo)$203

1BR Outside (mo)—

3BR Center (mo)$406

3BR Outside (mo)—

Expat Life

English Proficiency

—

Expat Community

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Top Neighborhoods

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Elevation

39m

Nearest Airport

KUL (21km)

Local Economy

Avg Monthly Salary

$1285

Mortgage Interest Rate

4.05%

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet

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Temperature

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Annual Rainfall

3733 mm

Coworking Spaces

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Best Months to Visit

May, Jun, Jul, Aug