- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Kuching
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (C$5.21) | C$14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (C$3.98) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.30) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.61 (C$1.74) | C$2.38 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (C$2.82) | C$4.08 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (C$2.51) | C$2.62 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (C$3.32) | C$3.73 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.51 (C$1.71) | C$2.90 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (C$2.62) | C$2.89 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (C$18) | C$16 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.91 (C$1.21) | C$2.31 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.07 (C$0.95) | C$1.76 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,121 (C$657) | C$1,186 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,442 (C$446) | C$982 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (C$62) | C$117 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,459 (C$452) | C$919 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM958 (C$296) | C$695 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM150 (C$46) | C$64 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM134 (C$41) | C$39 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,874 (C$580) | C$392 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM498 (C$154) | C$111 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (C$3.75) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM271 (C$84) | C$61 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (C$33) | C$41 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM203 (C$63) | C$95 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM249 (C$77) | C$87 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,027 (C$46,142) | C$22,684 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.01 (C$0.62) | C$1.19 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM159 (C$49) | C$47 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM55 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (C$4.94) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM10 (C$3.10) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (C$19) | C$85 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 (C$4.80) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM16 (C$5.04) | C$3.90 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (C$4.40) | C$3.90 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.57 (C$1.72) | C$3.21 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (C$1.92) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (C$25) | C$43 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (C$8) | C$27 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM65 (C$20) | C$84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (C$43) | C$93 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM40 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.37) | C$5.44 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 (C$3.72) | C$5.57 | - 33% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM698 (C$216) | C$141 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM136 (C$42) | C$34 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (C$3.72) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,380
(RM7,687)
in Kuching.
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