- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Kota Kinabalu
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (C$4.75) | C$15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (C$4.96) | C$9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (C$2.98) | C$5.69 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (C$2.03) | C$2.05 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (C$2.50) | C$4.81 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (C$2.89) | C$2.90 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (C$2.76) | C$4.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (C$2.19) | C$3.34 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (C$3.81) | C$3.36 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM96 (C$32) | C$16 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.03 (C$1.34) | C$2.41 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.18 (C$1.39) | C$2.01 | - 31% | |
| 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$846) | C$1,651 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,390 (C$461) | C$1,142 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM216 (C$72) | C$102 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,085 (C$360) | C$1,038 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM803 (C$266) | C$779 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM195 (C$65) | C$66 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM162 (C$54) | C$39 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,073 (C$687) | C$351 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM700 (C$232) | C$86 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM30 (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (C$4.11) | C$22 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM295 (C$98) | C$59 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM138 (C$46) | C$40 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (C$96) | C$93 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM302 (C$100) | C$92 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,539 (C$52,905) | C$22,749 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.26 (C$0.75) | C$1.27 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM117 (C$39) | C$67 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM44 (C$14) | C$31 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (C$3.81) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (C$2.65) | C$20 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM42 (C$14) | C$82 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (C$10) | C$6 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (C$2.25) | C$3.72 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (C$4.04) | C$2.83 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.74 (C$1.57) | C$3.09 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (C$2.30) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 (C$12) | C$19 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM61 (C$20) | C$46 | - 56% | |
| 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$85 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (C$9) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (C$4.13) | C$5.34 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (C$4.95) | C$5.67 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,500 (C$829) | C$549 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.69 (C$0.56) | C$1.04 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (C$60) | C$35 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (C$5.21) | C$11 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 412 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,713
(RM11,197)
in Kota Kinabalu.
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