- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Kota Kinabalu
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (C$4.63) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (C$4.25) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.18) | C$5.67 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.80 (C$1.73) | C$2.31 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (C$2.14) | C$4.13 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (C$2.57) | C$2.54 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (C$2.80) | C$3.55 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6 (C$1.87) | C$3.02 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (C$3.55) | C$2.26 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM100 (C$30) | C$15 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.77 (C$1.13) | C$2.18 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.18 (C$1.25) | C$1.87 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,343 (C$700) | C$1,209 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,284 (C$384) | C$1,030 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM184 (C$55) | C$104 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM963 (C$288) | C$919 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM605 (C$181) | C$695 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM86 (C$26) | C$64 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM165 (C$49) | C$39 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,103 (C$628) | C$393 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM575 (C$172) | C$111 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM30 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (C$3.71) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM301 (C$90) | C$58 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM153 (C$46) | C$41 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (C$86) | C$96 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM297 (C$89) | C$87 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,539 (C$47,676) | C$23,851 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.25 (C$0.67) | C$1.19 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM120 (C$36) | C$47 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM45 (C$13) | - | - | |
| 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$3.65) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (C$2.39) | C$20 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM42 (C$13) | C$80 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (C$9) | C$6 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (C$1.98) | C$2.88 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (C$4.05) | C$3.82 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.77 (C$1.43) | C$3.16 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (C$2.19) | C$2.53 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM38 (C$11) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM63 (C$19) | C$45 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (C$8) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM42 (C$12) | C$84 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM123 (C$37) | C$89 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (C$3.62) | C$5.72 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (C$4.09) | C$5.43 | - 25% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | RM2,500 (C$747) | C$850 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM187 (C$56) | C$34 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (C$4.29) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 233 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,132
(RM7,134)
in Kota Kinabalu.
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