- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Kota Kinabalu
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 35% 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) | RM13 (C$3.99) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM6 (C$1.94) | C$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.26 (C$1.63) | C$2.38 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (C$1.99) | C$4.08 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (C$2.66) | C$2.62 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (C$2.60) | C$3.73 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (C$2.18) | C$2.90 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (C$3.74) | C$2.89 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM82 (C$26) | C$16 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.77 (C$1.17) | C$2.31 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.94 (C$1.22) | C$1.76 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,351 (C$731) | C$1,186 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,408 (C$438) | C$982 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM200 (C$62) | C$117 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,191 (C$370) | C$919 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM697 (C$217) | C$695 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM180 (C$56) | C$64 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM155 (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,167 (C$674) | C$392 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM572 (C$178) | C$111 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM32 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (C$3.78) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM304 (C$94) | C$61 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM115 (C$36) | C$41 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM269 (C$84) | C$95 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM249 (C$78) | C$87 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,283 (C$48,593) | C$22,684 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (C$0.68) | C$1.19 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (C$41) | C$47 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM30 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM10 (C$3.24) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (C$2.49) | C$20 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (C$14) | C$85 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (C$10) | C$7 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (C$2.12) | C$3.90 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (C$5.27) | C$3.90 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.73 (C$1.47) | C$3.21 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (C$2.39) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM57 (C$18) | C$43 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (C$8) | C$27 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM51 (C$16) | C$84 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM128 (C$40) | C$93 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM27 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM11 (C$3.55) | C$5.44 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (C$4.22) | C$5.57 | - 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM567 (C$176) | C$141 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (C$0.09) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM189 (C$59) | C$34 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (C$4.83) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,048
(RM6,588)
in Kota Kinabalu.
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