- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Kuching
- Ottawa
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kuching (Malaysia) and Ottawa (Canada)
| Food | 0% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 0% more expensive than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | RM85 (C$29) | C$18.58 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13.58 (C$4.59) | C$7.77 | 41% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | RM10.43 (C$3.53) | C$7.10 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6.06 (C$2.05) | C$2.96 | 31% |
| 12 eggs, large | RM4.20 (C$1.42) | C$3.10 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$3.38 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM12 (C$4.06) | C$7.72 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM14 (C$4.74) | C$3.55 | 33% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | RM10 (C$3.38) | C$4.46 | 24% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | RM11.50 (C$3.89) | C$2.67 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$15.50 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.82 (C$1.63) | C$2.53 | 36% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.70 (C$1.59) | C$2.00 | 20% |
| Housing | 64% | ||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 64% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | RM927 (C$314) | C$1,400 | 78% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM310 (C$105) | C$164 | 36% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | RM72 (C$24) | C$42 | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,150 (C$728) | C$589 | 23% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | C$129 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10.38 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$21 | - |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 25% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | RM226 (C$76) | C$57 | 33% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | RM96 (C$33) | C$40 | 18% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | RM130 (C$44) | C$105 | 58% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | RM103 (C$35) | C$113 | 69% |
| Transportation | 2% | ||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 2% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM175,000 (C$59,218) | C$25,484 | 132% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.10 (C$0.71) | C$1.23 | 42% |
| monthly ticket public transport | RM169 (C$57) | C$95 | 40% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | C$16.11 | - |
| Personal Care | 8% | ||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | RM40 (C$13.54) | C$12.28 | 10% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM12 (C$4.06) | C$7.00 | 42% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.45 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$5.25 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (C$2.71) | C$3.14 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6.17 (C$2.09) | C$2.60 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM19.25 (C$6.51) | C$18.27 | 64% |
| Entertainment | 49% | ||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM30 (C$9.98) | C$46 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM36 (C$12.01) | C$23 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM68 (C$23) | C$196 | 88% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | RM132 (C$45) | C$92 | 52% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM18.63 (C$6.30) | C$8.41 | 25% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$4.41 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | RM9.63 (C$3.26) | C$5.96 | 45% |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM799 (C$270) | C$155 | 74% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.56 (C$0.19) | C$0.36 | 47% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | RM77 (C$26) | C$57 | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | RM9.07 (C$3.07) | C$11.40 | 73% |
| TOTAL | 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,093 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in Ottawa
you would need to make just about C$1,837
(RM5,429)
in Kuching.