Can You Afford a House in Sarawak? 2026

Semak kelayakan pinjaman rumah anda berdasarkan data pendapatan isi rumah DOSM. Bandingkan gaji anda dengan harga hartanah baru di Sarawak.

Median Income
RM4,978/mo
New Launches
10 projects
Median Price
RM818k
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Quick Answer — Can you afford a house in Sarawak?

The median household income in Sarawak is RM4,978/month (2022 DOSM data). On this income, you can afford a property up to approximately RM701k (70% DSR, 35-year tenure, 4.5% interest). The median new launch price here is RM818k — a price-to-income ratio of 13.7x. This is above the 5x affordability threshold, meaning many households may need dual incomes or a longer savings period.

Kalkulator Kelayakan — Mampu Beli Rumah di Sarawak?

Adjust your monthly household income to see what you can afford. Pre-filled with Sarawak's median income.

RM1,000RM30,000
RM0RM5,000
Interest: 4.5%Tenure: 35 yearsDown payment: 10%DSR: 70%
Maximum Affordable Property
RM701k
Monthly instalment: RM2,985
Down payment needed: RM70,072
Comfortable Budget (60% DSR)
RM584k
Monthly instalment: RM2,487
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Income vs Property Prices in Sarawak

Median Income
RM4,978
per month
Mean Income
RM6,457
per month
Median Property
RM818k
new launch
Price-to-Income
13.7x
above threshold

New Launch Price Distribution — Sarawak

RM500k – 800k
5 projects
✓ In budget
RM800k – 1.2mil
2 projects
Above RM1.2mil
3 projects

Bars in coral = within your budget at RM4,978/month income

Stamp Duty & Legal Fees Estimate — RM701k Property

Based on the median-income affordable price of RM701k in Sarawak:

MOT Stamp Duty
RM15,022
Loan Stamp Duty
RM3,153
Legal Fees (est.)
RM5,705
Down Payment (10%)
RM70,072

For detailed calculations, use our Stamp Duty Calculator.

Household Income Trend — Sarawak

Median household income growth in Sarawak over the years (DOSM data):

YearMedian (RM)Mean (RM)Growth
20072,2503,349
20092,3943,581+6.4%
20123,0474,293+27.3%
20143,7784,934+24.0%
20164,1635,387+10.2%
20194,5445,959+9.2%
20203,8315,087-15.7%
20224,9786,457+29.9%

Source: Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) Household Income Survey

Property Affordability in Sarawak — What the Data Shows

Based on DOSM 2022 data, the median household income in Sarawak is RM4,978/month (RM59,736/year). The mean (average) is higher at RM6,457/month, indicating that higher-income households pull the average up.

With a median new launch price of RM818k, the price-to-income ratio stands at 13.7x. The international benchmark for housing affordability is 3–5x annual income. Sarawak currently exceeds this benchmark, meaning property here may be a stretch for single-income households at the median. Dual-income households or above-median earners have significantly more options.

To check your personal affordability, adjust the salary slider above. You can also explore our full affordability calculator for a detailed DSR breakdown with savings gap analysis.

Kira Kelayakan Beli Rumah di Sarawak — Mampu Beli Rumah 2026

Mampu ke beli rumah di Sarawak? Soalan ini sering ditanya oleh ramai rakyat Malaysia. Berdasarkan data DOSM 2022, pendapatan isi rumah penengah di Sarawak adalah RM4,978 sebulan.

Dengan menggunakan kadar DSR 70% yang digunakan oleh bank, pendapatan ini membolehkan anda membeli hartanah sehingga kira-kira RM701k (dengan pinjaman 35 tahun, kadar faedah 4.5%, dan komitmen sedia ada RM500).

Gunakan kalkulator kelayakan di atas untuk semak sama ada gaji anda cukup untuk beli rumah di Sarawak. Masukkan pendapatan bulanan anda dan lihat berapa harga rumah maksimum yang anda layak.

Untuk pengiraan duti setem dan fi guaman, gunakan Kalkulator Duti Setem. Untuk kira ansuran bulanan pinjaman perumahan, gunakan Kalkulator Pinjaman Rumah.

Soalan Lazim — Beli Rumah di Sarawak

Berapa gaji minimum untuk beli rumah di Sarawak?

Berdasarkan harga hartanah semasa di Sarawak, gaji minimum RM5,477/bulan diperlukan (70% DSR, 35 tahun, kadar 4.5%). Gunakan kalkulator di atas untuk kira berdasarkan gaji anda.

What is the average household income in Sarawak?

According to DOSM 2022 data, the median household income in Sarawak is RM4,978/month, while the mean (average) is RM6,457/month.

Mampu ke beli rumah gaji RM5000 di Sarawak?

Dengan gaji RM5000/bulan dan DSR 70%, anda layak untuk hartanah sehingga RM701k. Di Sarawak, terdapat 4+ projek baru dalam bajet ini.

How much house can I afford in Sarawak on the median salary?

On the Sarawak median household income of RM4,978/month, assuming 70% DSR, 35-year tenure, 4.5% interest, and RM500 existing commitments, you can afford a property up to approximately RM701k.

Is Sarawak affordable for property buyers in 2026?

The price-to-income ratio in Sarawak is 13.7x. This exceeds the 5x affordability threshold, suggesting many households may need dual incomes or longer savings periods.

Apakah kadar DSR yang bank gunakan di Malaysia?

Bank di Malaysia biasanya menggunakan DSR (Debt Service Ratio) maksimum 70% untuk kelulusan pinjaman perumahan. Ini bermakna jumlah semua ansuran bulanan (termasuk pinjaman baru) tidak boleh melebihi 70% daripada pendapatan kasar. DSR 60% dianggap lebih selesa.

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