{"id":165,"date":"2026-06-24T06:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T06:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.constructionmarket.io\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2026-06-24T11:34:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:34:53","slug":"kitchen-renovation-cost-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/home.constructionmarket.io\/blog\/kitchen-renovation-cost-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Renovation Cost in Malaysia: Average Budget, Cost Breakdown, and Quotation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The kitchen is one of the most expensive areas to renovate in a Malaysian home<\/a> because it combines carpentry, countertops, plumbing, electrical points, appliances, tiling, wet works and finishing. A homeowner may initially think of the project as \u201cjust cabinets\u201d, but the final quotation often depends on the full scope of work: whether walls are hacked, whether the wet kitchen is reconfigured, whether electrical and plumbing points move<\/a>, and what materials are selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on Malaysian renovation cost<\/a> guides and contractor pricing references, a practical working range for an average-sized kitchen renovation in Malaysia is around RM20,000 to RM40,000. Smaller apartment kitchens can be lower if the layout is retained and the project is mainly cabinet replacement. Larger landed homes, open-concept kitchens, branded appliances and custom carpentry can push the budget much higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average Kitchen Renovation Cost in Malaysia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A useful way to think about kitchen renovation cost is to divide projects into basic, mid-range and premium scopes. The figures below are planning ranges, not fixed quotations. Actual pricing will depend on site condition, location, material choice, access constraints, contractor workload and whether the quotation includes appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Type<\/th>Typical Scope<\/th>Indicative Budget Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Basic apartment kitchen refresh<\/td>Replace or add simple cabinets, retain existing layout, limited plumbing\/electrical movement, standard finishes<\/td>RM8,000 – RM20,000<\/td><\/tr>
Average kitchen renovation<\/td>New base\/wall cabinets, countertop, sink, hood\/hob provision, minor electrical\/plumbing changes, standard-to-mid materials<\/td>RM20,000 – RM40,000<\/td><\/tr>
Mid-to-premium kitchen<\/td>Custom carpentry, quartz\/stone surfaces, kitchen island, premium fittings, layout changes, wet works and upgraded appliances<\/td>RM40,000 – RM100,000+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key Cost Drivers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cabinetry is usually the largest visible cost item in a kitchen renovation<\/a>. Malaysian cabinet pricing can vary significantly by material and measurement method. For example, melamine cabinets may be quoted from roughly RM150 to RM250 per foot run, while plywood with laminate can be closer to RM250 to RM450 per foot run, and solid wood can exceed RM600 per foot run. Some providers quote kitchen cabinet work by square foot instead; this is why homeowners should always compare quotations using the same measurement basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A basic 10- to 12-foot apartment kitchen cabinet package can start around RM7,500 to RM8,500 depending on material and countertop choice. However, this does not always include hacking, tiling, plumbing, electrical relocation, appliances or accessories, so homeowners should avoid comparing a cabinet-only quote with a full renovation quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n