Perak — Income & Property Data 2022

Official DOSM household income data combined with real new launch property prices

Median Income

RM4,494

/month

Mean Income

RM5,779

/month

CPI Index

129.7

base 2010

New Launches

34

active projects

The median household income in Perak is RM4,494/month (2022). With 34 new launch projects, the median asking price is RM395k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 7.3x.

Income Overview — Perak

Median Income

RM4,494

per month (2022)

Mean Income

RM5,779

per month (2022)

Annual Household Income

RM53,928

median x 12

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.3x

Above affordable threshold

Household Income Trend — Perak

Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)

YearMedian (RM)Mean (RM)Growth %
20021,6132,153
20041,7322,207+7.4%
20071,9052,545+10.0%
20092,0942,809+9.9%
20122,6653,548+27.3%
20143,4514,268+29.5%
20164,0065,065+16.1%
20194,2735,645+6.7%
20203,7595,081-12.0%
20224,4945,779+19.6%

Property Market — Perak 2026

Total Projects

34

Median Price

RM395k

Min Price

RM203k

Max Price

RM3.1 mil

Property Types

5

Property Type Breakdown

Landed House22Bungalow3Semi-D3Condominium3Townhouse3

Latest New Launches in Perak

Property Affordability in Perak

Based on the median household income of RM4,494/month in Perak, a household can afford a property of up to approximately RM621k (assuming 70% DSR, 35-year loan tenure, 4.5% interest rate, 90% margin, and RM500 existing commitments).

The current price-to-income ratio in Perak is 7.3x. This exceeds the internationally accepted 5x affordability benchmark, indicating that housing costs are a significant burden for median-income households. Dual incomes, government schemes (such as Skim Rumah Pertamaku), or looking at more affordable segments may be necessary.

With a median property price of RM395k and 34 active new launch projects, Perak offers 27 projects within reach of the median household income.

Cost of Living Index — Perak

129.7

CPI Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Perak is 129.7 as of 2026-01-01 (base year 2010 = 100). This represents a moderate increase in living costs since 2010, in line with national trends.

Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Perak?
According to DOSM 2022 data, the median household income in Perak is RM4,494/month, while the mean (average) income is RM5,779/month. The annual median household income is RM53,928.
How much is a house in Perak?
New launch properties in Perak range from RM203k to RM3.1 mil. The median asking price for new projects is RM395k, with 34 active new launch projects currently listed.
Berapa pendapatan purata di Perak?
Menurut data DOSM 2022, pendapatan isi rumah penengah di Perak ialah RM4,494/bulan, manakala purata (min) ialah RM5,779/bulan. Pendapatan tahunan isi rumah penengah ialah RM53,928.
Is Perak affordable for property buyers?
The price-to-income ratio in Perak is 7.3x. This exceeds the internationally accepted 5x affordability threshold, meaning property is relatively expensive compared to household incomes. Dual-income households or longer saving periods may be needed.
What is the cost of living in Perak?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Perak is 129.7 (base year 2010 = 100), as of 2026-01-01. This measures the average change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services.

Data Pendapatan & Hartanah Perak 2022

Pendapatan isi rumah penengah di Perak ialah RM4,494/bulan menurut data DOSM 2022. Pendapatan purata (min) pula ialah RM5,779/bulan, menjadikan pendapatan tahunan isi rumah penengah sebanyak RM53,928.

Dari segi harga hartanah, harga penengah projek baru di Perak ialah RM395k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 7.3x, yang melebihi paras mampu milik antarabangsa 5x. Ini bermakna ramai isi rumah berpendapatan penengah mungkin memerlukan pendapatan berganda atau bantuan kerajaan untuk memiliki rumah.

Perak mempunyai 34 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.

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