To give you an indication, here’s a breakdown of living costs for students in Malaysia: Accommodation Your average monthly rental for a single room on a twin-sharing basis could be between USD 100 and USD 150, depending on the area, the type of accommodation and the facilities available. Meals You can have an immensely satisfying meal at a shop for just USD 1.50, while three square meals can be enjoyed for under USD 5 per day. So, if you’re prudent, your food bill for a month can be contained within USD 150. Laundry The cost of washing and ironing your clothes can be from as low as USD 20 per month if you lead a normal student lifestyle. Telecommunication/Mobile Phone Bills and Utilities Your costs in this area would depend on your usage charges and could be anything from USD 10 onwards. Public Transport Students who stay on or near campus may not incur any travel costs going to and from classes. However, other travel costs could come up to USD 15 per month Medical Insurance Be prepared to allocate an average of at least USD 15 per month to cover medical and hospitalization insurance as well as for outpatient treatment at a private clinic in case you are taken ill. Personal Expenses This would very much depend on your personal lifestyle. Your cost for toiletries, grooming, clothes and other necessities can start from as low as USD 35 per month. Add another USD 20 for the occasional movie or social outing, and you can lead a decent student lifestyle. Adding all of above up, you has a figure of USD 410 per month or just short of USD 5,000 per year in living expenses if you are prudent. Embark on an exciting student experience in Malaysia.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 08:26:32 +0000
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