Question 1

How much does renovation cost in Malaysia in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Renovation costs in Malaysia range from RM15–25 per sqft for basic touch-up (paint, minor fixes) to RM120–200 per sqft for luxury full renovation with imported materials. A mid-range full renovation for a 1,000 sqft condo typically costs RM40,000–RM65,000. Terrace houses cost more due to larger kitchen and additional rooms.

Question 2

What is the average renovation cost for a 1,000 sqft condo in Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

A 1,000 sqft condo renovation in Malaysia costs approximately: Basic (paint + touch-up) RM15,000–RM25,000; Mid-range (flooring, kitchen cabinet, bathroom) RM40,000–RM65,000; Full renovation (custom kitchen, premium materials) RM70,000–RM120,000; Luxury RM120,000–RM200,000. Kitchen and bathrooms account for 40–50% of the total renovation budget.

Question 3

How much does it cost to renovate a kitchen in Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

A mid-range kitchen renovation in Malaysia costs RM10,000–RM25,000 (with aluminium cabinets, quartz countertop, basic hob and hood). A full custom kitchen with premium cabinets, engineered stone, and quality appliances runs RM20,000–RM45,000. The kitchen is typically the highest single-room renovation cost.

Question 4

How much does bathroom renovation cost in Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

A master bathroom renovation in Malaysia costs RM5,000–RM12,000 for mid-range work (retile, new fittings, shower screen, vanity). A full premium bathroom overhaul costs RM10,000–RM22,000. Common bathrooms are cheaper at RM3,000–RM6,000 for mid-range work. The main costs are tiles, labour, and sanitary fittings.

Question 5

Is it cheaper to renovate a condo or a terrace house?

Accepted Answer

Terrace houses are typically more expensive to renovate than condos of the same size because they have a kitchen and wet kitchen (often requiring more cabinets), a garden or yard, gate/grille work, roof maintenance, and more bathrooms. A 1,500 sqft terrace house mid-range renovation often costs RM80,000–RM130,000 versus RM60,000–RM100,000 for a similar-sized condo.

Scope	Rate (psf)	800 sqft	1,200 sqft
Basic Touch-Up	RM15–25	RM12,000–20,000	RM18,000–30,000
Mid-Range Renovation	RM40–65	RM32,000–52,000	RM48,000–78,000
Full Renovation	RM70–120	RM56,000–96,000	RM84,000–144,000
Luxury / Designer	RM120–200	RM96,000–160,000	RM144,000–240,000

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