Kuala Lumpur — Income & Property Data 2022
Official DOSM household income data combined with real new launch property prices
Median Income
RM10,234
/month
Mean Income
RM13,325
/month
CPI Index
135.8
base 2010
New Launches
36
active projects
The median household income in Kuala Lumpur is RM10,234/month (2022). With 36 new launch projects, the median asking price is RM531k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 4.3x.
Income Overview — Kuala Lumpur
Median Income
RM10,234
per month (2022)
Mean Income
RM13,325
per month (2022)
Annual Household Income
RM122,808
median x 12
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.3x
Within affordable range
Household Income Trend — Kuala Lumpur
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
| Year | Median (RM) | Mean (RM) | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,364 | 4,930 | — |
| 2004 | 3,336 | 5,011 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 3,697 | 5,322 | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 4,409 | 5,488 | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 5,847 | 8,586 | +32.6% |
| 2014 | 7,620 | 10,629 | +30.3% |
| 2016 | 9,073 | 11,692 | +19.1% |
| 2019 | 10,549 | 13,257 | +16.3% |
| 2020 | 9,093 | 11,728 | -13.8% |
| 2022 | 10,234 | 13,325 | +12.5% |
Property Market — Kuala Lumpur 2026
Total Projects
36
Median Price
RM531k
Min Price
RM295k
Max Price
RM1.5 mil
Property Types
4
Property Type Breakdown
Latest New Launches in Kuala Lumpur
Mah Sing Group
M Adora
Wangsa Melawati, Kuala Lumpur
Eco World Development
Eco Majestic
Semenyih, Kuala Lumpur
Mah Sing Group
M Aria @ Sentul, KL City
JOHOR BAHRU, Kuala Lumpur
Mah Sing Group
M Aurora
Klang, Kuala Lumpur
Mah Sing Group
M Azura
Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
/nuprop-production/bb35aa7a08571d2c7365309053a626c4_800_600.jpg)
ASA Residence, Condominium @ Sri Petaling, KL
Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur
Property Affordability in Kuala Lumpur
Based on the median household income of RM10,234/month in Kuala Lumpur, a household can afford a property of up to approximately RM1.6 mil (assuming 70% DSR, 35-year loan tenure, 4.5% interest rate, 90% margin, and RM500 existing commitments).
The current price-to-income ratio in Kuala Lumpur is 4.3x. This falls within the 5x affordability benchmark commonly used internationally, suggesting that housing is relatively accessible for median-income households in the state.
With a median property price of RM531k and 36 active new launch projects, Kuala Lumpur offers 32 projects within reach of the median household income.
Cost of Living Index — Kuala Lumpur
135.8
CPI Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Kuala Lumpur is 135.8 as of 2026-01-01 (base year 2010 = 100). This indicates that prices have risen more than 30% since 2010, reflecting significant inflationary pressure on household expenses.
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average income in Kuala Lumpur?
How much is a house in Kuala Lumpur?
Berapa pendapatan purata di Kuala Lumpur?
Is Kuala Lumpur affordable for property buyers?
What is the cost of living in Kuala Lumpur?
Data Pendapatan & Hartanah Kuala Lumpur 2022
Pendapatan isi rumah penengah di Kuala Lumpur ialah RM10,234/bulan menurut data DOSM 2022. Pendapatan purata (min) pula ialah RM13,325/bulan, menjadikan pendapatan tahunan isi rumah penengah sebanyak RM122,808.
Dari segi harga hartanah, harga penengah projek baru di Kuala Lumpur ialah RM531k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 4.3x, yang berada dalam paras mampu milik antarabangsa 5x, menunjukkan hartanah di negeri ini agak mampu milik untuk isi rumah berpendapatan penengah.
Kuala Lumpur mempunyai 36 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.
Explore Other States
Find Your Next Home in Kuala Lumpur
Browse 36 new launch projects with direct developer pricing. Check if you can afford your dream home.