Thread: Cost of Living in Malaysia
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Old 25th February 2009, 01:29 AM
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Originally from usa. Expat in thailand.
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Originally Posted by tumbleweeds View Post
A good meal at a hawker stall in KL will run between 3.50 - 5 rm (that's roughly US$1 - 1.50). For instance, a piece of chicken with a large serving of rice, some cucumber, maybe some peanuts and green beans would cost about 4.50 rm, or US $1.25.


Hi Tumbleweeds,

Thanks for the information on the cost of food. You should hire out as a consultant!

Do they have sticky rice, green papaya salad and chicken satay in Malaysia? [sounds like I like Thai food doesn't it ] at the hawker stalls? Can you buy whole cooked chicken as well? I suspect with the diversity of cultures ie Chinese, Indian and Islam there should be a superb range and choice of foods. I gather it's safe to eat "on the street" from the hawker stalls.

Is the water safe or is it bottled water or nothing? I would think tea would be pretty safe since they usually boil the water which should kill any organisms/ parasites.

I think you live in the Penang area. Can one find modest but good housing in that area for under $400? I would like to find a two bedroom place with a bathroom, living and kitchen about 100 sm. in size. Is that realistic? Apartment, house or condo would be fine. Probably furnished. Is security an issue in Penang [burglers/thieves] or is it pretty safe. Any area recommendations are appreciated, thanks in advance!
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