Housing Facilities In Malaysia Guidance For Expatriates – While waiting for your actual departure’s day to the next journey for your career in Malaysia we recommend you to study the fundamental things about the unique and diverse country, Malaysia.
Malaysia is a country that comprises of 14 states in Malaysia. This included 3 Government Regions/Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan.
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In this article we will share about some tips or guidance for you to begins your search on house/room rental in Malaysia. We will focus on finding house/room for rent around Kuala Lumpur. This article will guide you and provide info on which type of house/living you should rent in Kuala Lumpur as an expatriate for the first timer.
Introduction
Malaysia is a multiracial country. The populations of Malaysians consists of three major ethnics in Malaysia. The Malays, Chinese and Tamils.
Malaysia is a federation country. the country itself consists of 14 states including 3 Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and WP Labuan. Every states in Malaysia is rules by The Head of State (Sultan/Governor) and Head of State Government. (Menteri Besar/Chief Minister).
Type of Houses in Kuala Lumpur
Upon your arrival in Kuala Lumpur to start working, you will notice that Kuala Lumpur have many skyscraper. The common thing for expatriates to do for living is to rent the whole unit of studio or a an apartment. We recommend you this 3 types of house due to the economy friendly for those first timer becoming an expat.
- Studio
- Apartment
- Room
For studio unit, it is easily can get in Kuala Lumpur if you prefer to stay with your colleagues or your small family, maybe you, your spouse and one kid. The size of one unit studio might be varies according to the locations in Kuala Lumpur but we can assume the average size is about 450 – 600 square feet. Almost all studio units for rent in Kuala Lumpur offers you with fully furnished or semi furnished. Hence this is big advantages for you to save more money in future.
For apartment unit, it will always become the second choice for expatriates those working in Malaysia. Due to the price a bit expensive if compared to the previous one I mentioned in this “Housing Facilities In Malaysia Guidance For Expatriates” article. The size for the whole unit apartment in Kuala Lumpur also different according to the location and the time when the building was established. In average, you may get around 650 -950 square feet apartment with 2 or 3 bedrooms in Kuala Lumpur.
Room unit becoming the last option we will share here and it is the most cheapest and economical for those single expatriates and for those who want calm and more private life but in cheap and affordable price. It is recommended to find the room for rent nearby your workstation. Perhaps, maybe you can consider to find a room, apartment or studio nearby LRT Station (Public Transport). Light Rail Transit is one of the most common used by locals and expatriates who working in Kuala Lumpur to go to their office since having a car or motorbike is second choice for expatriates due to parking fees and tolls. Moreover, Kuala Lumpur is quite familiar with traffic jam.
Honestly, almost 60% percent working adults in Kuala Lumpur were not origin from Kuala Lumpur. Some of them migrate from other states in Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur for work. They will only will use their cars to return back to their hometown outside Kuala Lumpur on weekly or monthly basis. By doing this, they can save money by utilizing the public transport and reduce time consumption having stuck into a traffic jam.
So we advice you to learn and study the map of Kuala Lumpur and the nearest LRT Station you can use as landmark before you plan to rent a property here.
The price
For the 3 types of house/home we mentioned before. The price not much a bit different. Kongsi Lah! will share the average monthly price for this 3 type of living unit for you to choose accordingly. This price we choose the most cheapest and reasonable price for the first timer in Malaysia. We not include condominium price here as for us the price a bit expensive for the first timer expat.
Studio unit
Around RM800-1200 per month. This price is depends on the facilities they provided to you such as fully/semi furnished. Plus internet coverage services
Apartment unit
Around RM1100-1700 per month. This price is depends on the facilities they provided to you such as fully/semi furnished. Plus internet coverage services
Room unit
Around RM500-800 per month. This price is depends on the facilities they provided to you such as fully/semi furnished. Plus internet coverage services
What Jobs is The Most Expatriates do In Kuala Lumpur
Mostly for the middle working class such as IT Jobs, Oil and Gas, Finance and Medic. These are the common jobs by the middle class expatriates who working and living in Malaysia. Not only that, some expatriates living in Malaysia for business purposes especially from China and Singapore, since both country have a good relationship with the government of Malaysia and some of local peoples in Malaysia still have strong family tie with Singaporean. (Singapore once become one of 14 states in Malaysia before she left in 1965 and established their own city country)
Which Location Most Expat Stay in KL
Below is the list where you can find the locations in Kuala Lumpur that many expats choose to stay due to the expat-friendly environment.
- Bangsar
- Brickfield
- Bukit Bintang
- Bukit Jalil
Best Hospital for Expat in KL
- Gleneagles Hospital
- Pantai Hospital
- Prince Court Hospital
- Universiti Malaya Medical Center (Semi-Government)
Also read : Stories of Three Nations in ASEAN
Conclusion
Finding house or room to stay in Kuala Lumpur for expatriates are much easy. But please prepare for 2+1 deposits (at least 3 months pay amount from actual monthly rental) for the first month of your tenancy.
Housing Facilities In Malaysia Guidance For Expatriates- We hope this article serve your needs while counting days to come to new environment as an Expatriate in Malaysia. Malaysia is welcoming everyone around the world to contribute something to the economy. Many MNC companies around the world were in here since 2000s. If you gained something new from this article do not hesitate to share your thoughts by dropping your comments at below.
