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Cost of Living in Kuala Lumpur — Student Edition

Real numbers: rent, food, transport and lifestyle costs for international students in KL.

Wafi Rahman

Education Advisor

February 22, 20261 min read

Living in Kuala Lumpur as a student is surprisingly affordable. Here's a realistic monthly breakdown.

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