- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Kuching
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (C$4.81) | C$14 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (C$3.73) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.03) | C$5.67 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.55 (C$1.63) | C$2.40 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.48 (C$1.61) | C$4.13 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.30 (C$1.55) | C$2.54 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (C$3.15) | C$3.55 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.51 (C$1.62) | C$3.02 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (C$2.48) | C$2.26 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (C$17) | C$15 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.91 (C$1.15) | C$2.18 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.07 (C$0.90) | C$1.87 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,121 (C$622) | C$1,186 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,442 (C$423) | C$982 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (C$59) | C$104 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,459 (C$428) | C$919 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM958 (C$281) | C$695 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM150 (C$44) | C$64 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM134 (C$39) | C$39 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,874 (C$550) | C$393 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM498 (C$146) | C$111 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (C$3.56) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM271 (C$79) | C$61 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (C$31) | C$41 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM203 (C$60) | C$95 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM249 (C$73) | C$87 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,027 (C$43,710) | C$23,851 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.01 (C$0.59) | C$1.19 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM159 (C$47) | C$47 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM55 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (C$4.68) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM10 (C$2.93) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (C$18) | C$85 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 (C$4.55) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM16 (C$4.78) | C$2.88 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (C$4.17) | C$3.82 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.57 (C$1.63) | C$3.16 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (C$1.82) | C$2.53 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (C$23) | C$45 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM65 (C$19) | C$84 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (C$41) | C$89 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM40 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.14) | C$5.72 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 (C$3.52) | C$5.43 | - 35% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM698 (C$205) | C$141 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM136 (C$40) | C$34 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (C$3.52) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 192 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,339
(RM7,975)
in Kuching.
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