Perlis — Income & Property Data 2022
Official DOSM household income data combined with real new launch property prices
Median Income
RM4,713
/month
Mean Income
RM5,664
/month
CPI Index
126.8
base 2010
New Launches
2
active projects
The median household income in Perlis is RM4,713/month (2022). With 2 new launch projects, the median asking price is RM438k, giving a price-to-income ratio of 7.7x.
Income Overview — Perlis
Median Income
RM4,713
per month (2022)
Mean Income
RM5,664
per month (2022)
Annual Household Income
RM56,556
median x 12
Price-to-Income Ratio
7.7x
Above affordable threshold
Household Income Trend — Perlis
Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
| Year | Median (RM) | Mean (RM) | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,431 | 2,006 | — |
| 2004 | 1,459 | 2,046 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 1,746 | 2,541 | +19.7% |
| 2009 | 1,832 | 2,617 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 2,387 | 3,538 | +30.3% |
| 2014 | 3,500 | 4,445 | +46.6% |
| 2016 | 4,204 | 4,998 | +20.1% |
| 2019 | 4,594 | 5,476 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 4,043 | 4,971 | -12.0% |
| 2022 | 4,713 | 5,664 | +16.6% |
Property Market — Perlis 2026
Total Projects
2
Median Price
RM438k
Min Price
RM367k
Max Price
RM438k
Property Types
2
Property Type Breakdown
Latest New Launches in Perlis
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Property Affordability in Perlis
Based on the median household income of RM4,713/month in Perlis, a household can afford a property of up to approximately RM657k (assuming 70% DSR, 35-year loan tenure, 4.5% interest rate, 90% margin, and RM500 existing commitments).
The current price-to-income ratio in Perlis is 7.7x. 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 RM438k and 2 active new launch projects, Perlis offers 2 projects within reach of the median household income.
Cost of Living Index — Perlis
126.8
CPI Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Perlis is 126.8 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)
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Data Pendapatan & Hartanah Perlis 2022
Pendapatan isi rumah penengah di Perlis ialah RM4,713/bulan menurut data DOSM 2022. Pendapatan purata (min) pula ialah RM5,664/bulan, menjadikan pendapatan tahunan isi rumah penengah sebanyak RM56,556.
Dari segi harga hartanah, harga penengah projek baru di Perlis ialah RM438k. Nisbah harga-kepada-pendapatan (price-to-income ratio) ialah 7.7x, yang melebihi paras mampu milik antarabangsa 5x. Ini bermakna ramai isi rumah berpendapatan penengah mungkin memerlukan pendapatan berganda atau bantuan kerajaan untuk memiliki rumah.
Perlis mempunyai 2 projek baru yang aktif. Gunakan kalkulator mampu beli rumah kami untuk semak kelayakan anda berdasarkan pendapatan sebenar.
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