Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuching | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (C$4.47) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (C$4.40) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$1.94) | C$5.78 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.81 (C$1.71) | C$1.98 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (C$2.22) | C$4.18 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (C$1.40) | C$3.17 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (C$3.07) | C$4.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.54 (C$1.63) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (C$3.27) | C$3.41 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (C$20) | C$19 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.96 (C$1.16) | C$2.48 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.14 (C$0.92) | C$1.93 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuching | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,929 (C$862) | C$2,136 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,548 (C$455) | C$1,257 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM242 (C$71) | C$124 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,756 (C$517) | C$1,120 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,047 (C$308) | C$805 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM136 (C$40) | C$66 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM149 (C$44) | C$54 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,443 (C$719) | C$311 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM563 (C$166) | C$97 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM28 (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuching | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (C$79) | C$60 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM127 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (C$79) | C$98 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM284 (C$84) | C$117 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuching | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,475 (C$41,927) | C$22,942 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.58 (C$0.76) | C$1.67 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM139 (C$41) | C$67 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM58 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuching | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (C$2.76) | C$8 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM18 (C$5.43) | C$22 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM68 (C$20) | C$77 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (C$4.89) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (C$3.42) | C$3.85 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (C$4.19) | C$4.33 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (C$1.85) | C$3.16 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (C$1.79) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM24 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuching | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM81 (C$24) | C$51 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM37 (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (C$59) | C$135 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM156 (C$46) | C$96 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (C$4.43) | C$5.42 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 (C$3.46) | C$7 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,156 (C$635) | C$647 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.29 (C$0.09) | C$0.24 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM114 (C$33) | C$37 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (C$4.22) | C$11 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 51 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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