- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Kota Kinabalu
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (C$5.56) | C$15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (C$4.91) | C$9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (C$2.96) | C$5.69 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (C$2.01) | C$2.17 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (C$2.48) | C$4.84 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (C$2.87) | C$2.90 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (C$2.74) | C$4.00 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (C$2.17) | C$3.31 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (C$3.78) | C$3.07 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM96 (C$31) | C$16 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.03 (C$1.33) | C$2.51 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.18 (C$1.37) | C$2.07 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,552 (C$839) | C$1,576 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,390 (C$457) | C$1,122 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM216 (C$71) | C$109 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,085 (C$357) | C$1,019 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM803 (C$264) | C$774 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM195 (C$64) | C$66 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM162 (C$53) | C$40 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,073 (C$682) | C$377 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM700 (C$230) | C$98 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM30 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (C$4.08) | C$23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM295 (C$97) | C$59 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM138 (C$46) | C$40 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (C$95) | C$93 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM302 (C$99) | C$92 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,539 (C$52,469) | C$22,749 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.26 (C$0.74) | C$1.27 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM117 (C$39) | C$65 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM44 (C$14) | C$31 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (C$3.78) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (C$2.63) | C$20 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM42 (C$14) | C$96 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (C$10) | C$6 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (C$2.24) | C$3.72 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (C$4.00) | C$2.83 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.74 (C$1.56) | C$3.09 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (C$2.28) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 (C$12) | C$19 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM61 (C$20) | C$46 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM37 (C$12) | C$101 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM112 (C$37) | C$87 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (C$9) | C$9 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (C$4.09) | C$5.53 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (C$4.91) | C$5.67 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,500 (C$822) | C$549 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (C$59) | C$35 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (C$5.17) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 424 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,093
(RM9,406)
in Kota Kinabalu.
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