Households need RM10k monthly to live comfortably


PETALING JAYA: A recent study done by a US-based corporation that said Malaysia is regarded as an excellent place for retirement for less than RM9,000 a month is not entirely true.

With food and rental prices on the rise after the Covid-19 pandemic, some Johor Baru, Kuala Lumpur, and Penang folk are saying that a household income of about RM10,000 is needed to live a comfortable life.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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