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Household services in Malaysia: prices and what to check

Household services in Malaysia cost about RM 25 to RM 50 an hour for a cleaner and RM 80 to RM 200 for a standard session in Kuala Lumpur. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites, November 2026. Posting a request on BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers, and sellers reply in the chat with their own price.

Approximate prices in Malaysia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
ServiceApproximate price
Routine cleaning, per hour per cleanerRM 25 – RM 35
Part-time cleaner, per hourRM 30 – RM 50
Standard cleaning session, Kuala LumpurRM 80 – RM 200
Deep cleaning, Klang ValleyRM 150 – RM 550

Check the seller's business registration

Someone who cleans homes on their own usually registers a sole proprietorship with SSM, the company registry. Listings quote from RM 30 a year for this, a partnership from RM 60 a year, and a Sdn. Bhd. company from about RM 1,000. Ask for the SSM registration number before you give anyone a key to your home.

The wet and dry seasons

Malaysia is hot all year, so there is no winter or summer peak to plan around. The wet season changes the work more than the demand: laundry dries slowly on rainy days, so many households order dry cleaning, fabric care and sofa cleaning more often. Agree a backup date in advance, because rain can stop outdoor jobs such as gardening.

How these services are priced

Home services are quoted per hour or per session. In one listing a three-hour clean for one cleaner cost RM 100 as a one-off and RM 90 each time on a weekly plan, while two cleaners for three hours came to RM 135. Deep cleaning is often priced by house size in square feet, at about RM 0.12 to RM 0.18 per square foot in one calculator, so measure your home in square feet and say so in the request.

What to put in your request

Describe what needs cleaning, the number of rooms and bathrooms, the size of the home in square feet, and whether you want a one-off visit or a regular plan. Name your area: Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Ipoh or Shah Alam. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for anything missing and then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Malaysia before it shows prices and the businesses it found.

Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and answer in the chat with their own offer: price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden, and you decide with whom to exchange them. To see the steps, read how BlaBlaPrice works, or compare Housekeeping services and Dry cleaning & laundry.

Questions and answers

How much does a house cleaner cost in Malaysia?

Routine cleaning is about RM 25 to RM 35 per hour per cleaner, and part-time cleaners about RM 30 to RM 50 per hour, according to sellers' websites in November 2026.

Should I check whether a cleaning business is registered?

Yes. A sole proprietor registers with SSM, which listings put from RM 30 a year. Ask the seller for the registration number before work starts.

How are cleaning services priced?

Per hour or per session. One listing gave RM 100 for a one-off three-hour clean and RM 90 each visit on a weekly plan.

Do I need to give the size of my home?

For deep cleaning, yes. Price calculators in Malaysia quote per square foot, so measure your home in square feet before you ask.

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