Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (C$4.99) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (C$4.96) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM11 (C$3.37) | C$5.78 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (C$2.00) | C$1.98 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (C$2.56) | C$4.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (C$2.57) | C$3.04 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (C$2.66) | C$4.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6 (C$1.99) | C$3.76 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (C$3.58) | C$3.41 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM109 (C$34) | C$19 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.33 (C$1.36) | C$2.48 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.85 (C$1.21) | C$1.93 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,774 (C$872) | C$2,136 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,484 (C$466) | C$1,241 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM197 (C$62) | C$133 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,411 (C$443) | C$1,120 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM947 (C$298) | C$806 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (C$62) | C$66 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM125 (C$39) | C$54 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,828 (C$575) | C$311 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM623 (C$196) | C$97 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM26 (C$8) | C$25 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM291 (C$91) | C$60 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM139 (C$44) | C$39 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM294 (C$92) | C$98 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM319 (C$100) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,792 (C$49,588) | C$22,935 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.22 (C$0.70) | C$1.39 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM117 (C$37) | C$67 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM44 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (C$3.74) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (C$6) | C$22 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM34 (C$11) | C$6 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (C$2.24) | C$3.85 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (C$3.82) | C$4.28 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.06 (C$1.59) | C$3.11 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (C$2.24) | C$2.46 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (C$12) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM61 (C$19) | C$52 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM37 (C$12) | C$117 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM114 (C$36) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (C$3.89) | C$5.42 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM16 (C$4.91) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,915 (C$602) | C$647 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.36 (C$0.43) | C$0.83 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (C$57) | C$35 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (C$5.20) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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