Lately, Bank Negara Malaysia has came out with the costs of living in their report
In that report, BNM has shared what’s the required costs of living for 3 categories.
It’s announce that for single, the would just need monthly salary of RM2,700 to live in Kuala Lumpur, RM4,500 for couples without kids and RM6,500 for couples with 2 childrens
As according to our BNM governor, Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim, Kuala Lumpur has the highest living standard and follow by Johor Bahru dan Pulau Pinang.
The below table shows you on what is the breakdown of expenses that needed for RM2700 to survive and RM6500 for couple with kids.
So what’s your thought? Do you think that the monthly salary is sufficient for you to survive?
Let us know.