- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Kota Kinabalu
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (C$4.41) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (C$3.97) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.06) | C$5.67 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.35 (C$1.57) | C$2.40 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (C$1.92) | C$4.13 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (C$2.51) | C$2.54 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (C$7) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (C$2.63) | C$3.55 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (C$2.06) | C$3.02 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (C$3.54) | C$2.26 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (C$26) | C$15 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.72 (C$1.09) | C$2.18 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.80 (C$1.12) | C$1.87 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,497 (C$733) | C$1,186 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,462 (C$429) | C$982 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM193 (C$57) | C$104 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,191 (C$350) | C$919 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM697 (C$204) | C$695 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM180 (C$53) | C$64 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM155 (C$46) | C$39 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,114 (C$621) | C$393 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM575 (C$169) | C$111 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM14 (C$3.99) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM301 (C$88) | C$61 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM128 (C$38) | C$41 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM287 (C$84) | C$95 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM267 (C$78) | C$87 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,283 (C$45,880) | C$23,851 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (C$0.65) | C$1.19 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM127 (C$37) | C$47 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM30 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM10 (C$3.06) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (C$2.35) | C$20 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM43 (C$13) | C$85 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (C$2.00) | C$2.88 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (C$4.97) | C$3.82 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.77 (C$1.40) | C$3.16 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (C$2.26) | C$2.53 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (C$11) | C$19 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM62 (C$18) | C$45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM46 (C$13) | C$84 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM128 (C$38) | C$89 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (C$3.56) | C$5.72 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (C$4.02) | C$5.43 | - 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM567 (C$166) | C$141 | + 18% | |
| 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 | RM189 (C$55) | C$34 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (C$4.21) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 195 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,112
(RM7,192)
in Kota Kinabalu.
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