CostTrek

Cost of living

Malaysia

National taxes, visas and economy — plus every city we track in Malaysia.

Taxes

30%

Income tax

progressive

8%

VAT / sales

24%

Corporate

$900

Avg net salary

per month

76.3 yr

Life expectancy

Visas & residency

The DE Rantau nomad pass (2022) and the MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) long-stay program.

Visa-free short stays (up to 90 days) for many passports.

DE Rantau Nomad Passdigital-nomad

Tech remote workers/freelancers; renewable.

MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home)residence

Long-stay via savings/income proof.

Employment Passwork

Employer-sponsored.

Cities in Malaysia

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