Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (kr22) | kr131 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM13 (kr22) | kr76 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (kr11) | kr36 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (kr10) | kr9 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (kr10) | kr27 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (kr8) | kr19 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (kr34) | kr47 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (kr18) | kr16 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (kr9) | kr11 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (kr16) | kr10 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (kr116) | kr73 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.88 (kr6) | kr20 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (kr5.42) | kr12 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,785 (kr4,618) | kr11,838 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,570 (kr2,604) | kr10,086 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (kr363) | kr890 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,864 (kr3,091) | kr7,626 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,087 (kr1,802) | kr5,660 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM136 (kr225) | kr821 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM149 (kr246) | kr160 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,086 (kr3,459) | kr3,229 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (kr857) | kr861 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (kr36) | kr72 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (kr28) | kr158 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (kr446) | kr804 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM127 (kr211) | kr316 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (kr404) | kr945 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (kr421) | kr1,033 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,475 (kr236,272) | kr234,508 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (kr3.58) | kr11 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM154 (kr255) | kr504 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (kr108) | kr176 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 55% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (kr19) | kr45 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (kr35) | kr121 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (kr79) | kr449 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (kr28) | kr39 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (kr21) | kr31 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (kr24) | kr30 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (kr9) | kr10 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (kr9) | kr15 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (kr38) | kr244 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 56% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (kr107) | kr427 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (kr45) | kr211 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (kr114) | kr623 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (kr228) | kr629 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (kr39) | kr80 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (kr24) | kr41 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (kr21) | kr43 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,924 (kr3,190) | kr3,794 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.29 (kr0.48) | kr0.98 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM114 (kr189) | kr246 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (kr22) | kr43 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr39,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr19,402 (RM11,700) in Kuching.
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