Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (C$4.26) | C$19 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM13 (C$4.13) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.11) | C$5.84 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (C$1.85) | C$1.85 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (C$1.92) | C$4.50 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (C$1.51) | C$3.04 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (C$3.50) | C$4.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (C$1.67) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (C$2.99) | C$3.41 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (C$22) | C$18 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.88 (C$1.23) | C$2.48 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (C$1.04) | C$1.93 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,785 (C$885) | C$2,136 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,570 (C$499) | C$1,241 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (C$69) | C$133 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,864 (C$592) | C$1,120 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,087 (C$345) | C$806 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM136 (C$43) | C$66 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM149 (C$47) | C$50 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,086 (C$663) | C$322 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (C$164) | C$96 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (C$5.42) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (C$85) | C$61 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM127 (C$40) | C$38 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (C$77) | C$96 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (C$81) | C$112 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,475 (C$45,284) | C$22,935 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (C$0.69) | C$1.39 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM154 (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (C$3.60) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (C$15) | C$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (C$5.30) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (C$3.97) | C$3.78 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (C$4.56) | C$4.28 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (C$1.69) | C$3.11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (C$1.79) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (C$21) | C$50 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (C$9) | C$27 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (C$22) | C$117 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (C$44) | C$94 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (C$7) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (C$4.61) | C$5.25 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (C$4.00) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,924 (C$611) | C$647 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.29 (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM114 (C$36) | C$36 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (C$4.30) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| 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 122 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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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$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,264 (RM13,416) in Kuching.
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