Cost of Living in Selangor

Member since 02 October 2018

AtulVSingh89Member02 October 2018 07:30:06

Hello All,

I just want to know, How much cost of living in Selangor.

As I am Senior Software eng. and I will got 6550 Myr is it enough to live there and save as well.

please help me and advice me.

kr,
Atul Singh

Gravitas ViP

Member since 02 March 2011

GravitasViP02 October 2018 07:42:46

9040

The salary is very low for a senior software engineer. At least RM7,500 upwards is probably the minimum.

Check COL on NUMBEO

https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/c … 2=Selangor

This gives a comparison

Remember income tax is 28% rest of 2018 until July 2019 but repayment of overpayment* possible once tax resident (i.e. in Malaysia for 182 days in any tax year - Jan-Dec)

A lot will depend how much you spend on accommodation. Sharing will save money but you will probably still have to pay around RM750 for a room (less if you share a room).

*overpayment would be the difference between 28% non resident rate and resident rates which can be found in this guide
https://www.pwc.com/my/en/assets/public … ooklet.pdf

Maximum savings when tax-resident will be around RM3500- per month

Please be aware you cannot arrive in Malaysia on a tourist visa or an e-visa and get it converted to a work permit. You must arrive on a single entry visa (VDR - visa with reference)