Comparable income in Kuala Lumpur

I am a British national currently living in America and considering relocating to Malaysia with my wife and son.

I'm 52years of age and would need to find work, as I am not ready to retire just yet.

Hopefully somebody can provide some advice on what sort of income I would need for a comparable standard of living in Kuala Lumpur.

I have 30yrs of specialist IT experience as an engineer and technical consultant. Have lived in UK and now USA and have worked throughout Europe, Africa and America. My current income in the USA is $160,000 before tax and I am married with one 12yr boy.

I would like to know what salary would be required for a comparable standard of living in Kuala Lumpur. Taking into consideration that my wife does not go out to work and that I’d need to place my son in an international school.

It appears that 3,000 – 4,000 RM per month for apartment rental plus 3,000 RM school fees need to be assumed. Does 250,000 RM income per year (21,000 RM per month) sound about right, and if so, is this sort of income something that is reasonable?

Please can somebody offer some guidance?

Thanks very much