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Ampang

Selangor, Malaysia

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Ampang is fondly nicknamed as the ‘Korean Town’ due to the small Korean population that inhabits this city. It is a place where you can indulge in good food served by Koreans who live here. However, there is more to this township than just that.

Not to be confused with Ampang Jaya, which falls under the territory of Selangor, Ampang itself is situated under the territory of Kuala Lumpur. The name of the township originates from the Malay word that translates to “dam,” referring to how it used to be filled with miners’ dams. It was one of the first areas in Klang Valley that was opened for tin mining in the 1850s.

As it is a central location near all the foreign embassies, it draws in many expats who work in Malaysia for the long-term. This is the reason why properties in Ampang see a gradual increase in value over the years. Also situated within this township is Taman Tun Abdul Razak, one of the most affluent residential areas in Kuala Lumpur.

Dig into a mouth-watering range of cuisines right outside the bustling Golden Triangle district in Kuala Lumpur. Aside from authentic Korean dishes, there are plenty of excellent food options here ranging from the famous Ampang Yong Tau Foo, chicken rice, burgers, desserts and Indonesian cuisine! For shopping, you can visit the Great Eastern Mall, Ampang Point and City Square. You can also find more popular restaurants and nightclubs along the main road.

If you feel like getting closer to nature, step into the Ampang Recreational Forest, also known as Bukit Belacan. The forests within contain rich wildlife and natural rivers, making it the perfect outdoor escapade for groups.

The town is highly accessible via roads and major highways such as the Ampang Road, Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Ulu Kelang and the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH). Despite having good connectivity, the city centre’s high density population causes a struggle with daily traffic congestion for Ampang residents. This however seems to be an arguably good trade for such a wealthy township.

Ampang serves as an amazing place to stay for upper class families who enjoy a balanced lifestyle near the city centre with an abundance of good food everywhere.

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David Wong

Jalan Ampang is a long road leading from the old CBD of Kuala Lumpur to Ampang Town. Famous for it's "Yong Tau Foo" and some new villages the Ampang town had developed with many housing projects and t...

over 2 years ago

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Wagebz

good place to settle down

about 4 years ago

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Wenkeat8281

big town with completed food, shopping mall, schools and more.

over 4 years ago

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Nor Seha

I like to buy a house that a best value to get and easy to negotiate.

over 4 years ago

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Shahtuan

Ampang is the epi-centre of what living in KL City feels like and it is one if the most cibrant area to live in

over 4 years ago

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Tengyisiew

Ampang is a convenient place with lots of foods beverage, facilities, and easy access to kl city

almost 5 years ago

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Dali Wan Omar

Ampang is located just outside the Golden Triangle area but remains an important commercial and entertainment section of Kuala Lumpur. Parts of Ampang are located in adjoining Selangor State. There ar...

almost 5 years ago

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Doristong94

It is a very convenient place, near to KL City Area, Cheras and Setapak. But it is very jam.

about 5 years ago

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Frz2730

a lot of facilities nearby and easy access

almost 7 years ago

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Analysis & Comparison

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Cost of Living

The Cost of Living index is an estimate by users on the average cost for typical items that are available in most locations. The content is user generated therefore may not be 100% accurate.

Restaurants
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 9.50 RM 8.00 12.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 80.00 RM 80.00 100.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 15.00 RM 15.00 15.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 15.00 RM 10.00 40.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 10.00 RM 9.00 15.00
Cappuccino (regular) 9.67 RM 8.00 10.00
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 4.17 RM 2.00 8.00
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 1.00 RM 1.00 1.00
Markets
Milk (regular), (1 liter) 5.83 RM 3.96 6.00
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 2.87 RM 2.80 3.00
Rice (white), (1kg) 5.67 RM 4.00 8.00
Eggs (regular) (12) 6.60 RM 5.40 7.20
Local Cheese (1kg) 21.66 RM 15.00 29.98
Chicken Fillets (1kg) 14.50 RM 11.00 18.00
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 19.63 RM 11.90 33.00
Apples (1kg) 15.14 RM 4.41 30.00
Banana (1kg) 4.77 RM 4.00 6.00
Oranges (1kg) 7.16 RM 2.50 15.00
Tomato (1kg) 3.66 RM 1.98 6.00
Potato (1kg) 3.16 RM 1.98 4.50
Onion (1kg) 2.96 RM 1.98 3.90
Lettuce (1 head) 3.72 RM 1.15 6.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.17 RM 1.50 3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 45.00 RM 20.00 70.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 5.55 RM 3.95 7.14
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 9.00 RM 9.00 9.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 17.00 RM 12.00 17.50
Transportation
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.00 RM 1.32 3.00
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 50.00 RM 30.00 100.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.00 RM 3.00 3.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1.00 RM 0.90 2.00
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 25.20 RM 15.00 50.00
Gasoline (1 liter) 1.96 RM 1.65 2.50
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 204,612.73 RM 169,225.46 240,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 137,990.50 RM 123,971.50 230,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 91.67 RM 65.00 110.00
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 0.65 RM 0.30 1.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 96.33 RM 35.00 189.00
Sports And Leisure
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 166.67 RM 50.00 250.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 10.00 RM 0.00 20.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 15.00 RM 10.00 17.00
Childcare
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 625.00 RM 250.00 1,000.00
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 14,000.00 RM
Clothing And Shoes
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 266.33 RM 70.00 400.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 88.33 RM 35.00 150.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 333.33 RM 300.00 400.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 183.33 RM 150.00 200.00
Rent Per Month
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,366.67 RM 800.00 1,800.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 650.00 RM 400.00 900.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 2,350.00 RM 2,200.00 2,500.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,500.00 RM 1,500.00 1,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 6,458.35 RM
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 4,305.56 RM
Salaries And Financing
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,308.00 RM
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 3.30

Crime Rate

Crime Index is an estimation of overall level of crime in a given city or a country. We consider crime levels lower than 20 as very low, crime levels between 20 and 40 as being low, crime levels between 40 and 60 as being moderate, crime levels between 60 and 80 as being high and finally crime levels higher than 80 as being very high.

Safety index is, on the other way, quite opposite of crime index. If the city has a high safety index, it is considered very safe.

Crime Index: 41.62 Safety Index: 58.38
Level of crime 50.00
Crime increasing in the past 3 years 33.33
Worries home broken and things stolen 41.67
Worries being mugged or robbed 45.83
Worries car stolen 45.83
Worries things from car stolen 45.83
Worries attacked 33.33
Worries being insulted 25.00
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion 20.83
Problem people using or dealing drugs 45.00
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft 45.83
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery 33.33
Problem corruption and bribery 75.00
Safety walking alone during daylight 75.00
Safety walking alone during night 58.33

Quality of Life

Quality of Life Index (higher is better) is an estimation of overall quality of life by using an empirical formula which takes into account purchasing power index (higher is better), pollution index (lower is better), house price to income ratio (lower is better), cost of living index (lower is better), safety index (higher is better), health care index (higher is better), traffic commute time index (lower is better) and climate index (higher is better).

Quality of Life Index: 0.0
Purchasing Power Index 39.31
Safety Index 58.38
Health Care Index 72.22
Climate Index 0.0
Cost of Living Index 32.31
Property Price to Income Ratio 11.66
Traffic Commute Time Index 30.0
Pollution Index 55.17
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Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) line shows an increment in prices of essential goods on a yearly basis, while the Percentage Changes line shows the level of changes in price increments over the years. For example, a dip in the CPI line may indicate a low level of price increment as compared to the previous year while a surge in CPI line shows a high level of price increment as compared to the previous year.

The above graph shows 1.644% of price changes in essential goods such as rice, meat and tobacco between the years 2011 and 2012, while increasing in difference to 2.093% in 2013. Prices of essential goods then increasing to 3.448% in the year 2014 while surging by 2.523% in 2015.

While the prices of essential goods have shown a variation in the Percentage Changes, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the other hand indicates a reality of ever increasing prices in essential goods with increments between the years 2011 - 2015 at 102.7 in 2011, 105.1 in 2012, 107.3 in 2013, 111.0 in 2014, 113.8 in 2015.

This is a representation of Selangor Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year of 2011 - 2015

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A consumer price index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households. (Wikipedia)

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