- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Kuching
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (C$4.44) | C$15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (C$4.31) | C$9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.20) | C$5.69 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (C$1.93) | C$2.05 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.20 (C$1.72) | C$4.81 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (C$1.57) | C$2.90 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (C$3.65) | C$4.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (C$1.74) | C$3.34 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (C$3.12) | C$3.36 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (C$23) | C$16 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.98 (C$1.32) | C$2.41 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (C$1.08) | C$2.01 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,612 (C$866) | C$1,651 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,570 (C$521) | C$1,142 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (C$72) | C$102 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,839 (C$610) | C$1,038 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,105 (C$366) | C$779 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM136 (C$45) | C$66 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,086 (C$691) | C$351 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (C$171) | C$86 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (C$7) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (C$5.65) | C$22 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (C$89) | C$59 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM127 (C$42) | C$40 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (C$81) | C$93 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (C$84) | C$92 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,821 (C$52,975) | C$22,749 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (C$0.72) | C$1.27 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (C$47) | C$67 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (C$22) | C$31 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (C$3.76) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (C$16) | C$82 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 (C$5.52) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (C$4.14) | C$3.72 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (C$4.75) | C$2.83 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (C$1.76) | C$3.09 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (C$1.86) | C$2.46 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (C$8) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 182% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (C$21) | C$46 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (C$23) | C$101 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (C$45) | C$85 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (C$8) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.80) | C$5.34 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (C$4.17) | C$5.67 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,924 (C$638) | C$549 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM19 (C$6) | C$1.04 | + 508% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM120 (C$40) | C$35 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (C$4.49) | C$11 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 365 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,812
(RM17,534)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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