Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kuching (Malaysia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| RM13 (C$4.06) | C$20 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| RM13 (C$3.94) | C$10 | 61% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| RM7 (C$2.01) | C$5.78 | 65% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| RM5.83 (C$1.77) | C$1.98 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| RM6 (C$1.83) | C$4.18 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| RM4.75 (C$1.44) | C$3.04 | 53% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| RM21 (C$6) | C$10 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| RM11 (C$3.33) | C$4.24 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| RM5.25 (C$1.59) | C$3.76 | 58% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| RM9 (C$2.85) | C$3.41 | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| RM70 (C$21) | C$19 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| RM3.88 (C$1.18) | C$2.48 | 52% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| RM3.27 (C$0.99) | C$1.93 | 49% |
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kuching (Malaysia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RM2,785 (C$844) | C$2,136 | 60% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| RM1,570 (C$476) | C$1,241 | 62% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| RM219 (C$66) | C$133 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| RM1,864 (C$565) | C$1,120 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| RM1,087 (C$329) | C$806 | 59% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| RM136 (C$41) | C$66 | 38% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| RM149 (C$45) | C$54 | 17% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| RM2,086 (C$632) | C$311 | 103% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM517 (C$157) | C$97 | 62% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| RM22 (C$7) | C$10 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| RM17 (C$5.17) | C$25 | 80% |
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kuching (Malaysia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| RM269 (C$82) | C$60 | 35% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| RM127 (C$38) | C$39 | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM243 (C$74) | C$98 | 25% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| RM254 (C$77) | C$117 | 34% |
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kuching (Malaysia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| RM142,475 (C$43,174) | C$22,942 | 88% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| RM2.16 (C$0.66) | C$1.39 | 53% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| RM154 (C$47) | C$67 | 30% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| RM65 (C$20) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kuching (Malaysia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| RM11 (C$3.43) | C$8 | 58% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| RM21 (C$6) | C$22 | 71% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| RM48 (C$14) | C$77 | 81% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| RM17 (C$5.05) | C$6 | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| RM13 (C$3.79) | C$3.85 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| RM14 (C$4.34) | C$4.28 | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| RM5.31 (C$1.61) | C$3.11 | 48% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| RM5.62 (C$1.70) | C$2.46 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| RM23 (C$7) | C$20 | 65% |
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Kuching (Malaysia) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| RM65 (C$20) | C$52 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| RM27 (C$8) | C$26 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| RM69 (C$21) | C$117 | 82% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| RM137 (C$42) | C$96 | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| RM23 (C$7) | C$9 | 24% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| RM14 (C$4.39) | C$5.42 | 19% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| RM13 (C$3.81) | C$7 | 42% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| RM1,924 (C$583) | C$647 | 10% |
| 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$34) | C$35 | 3% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| RM14 (C$4.10) | C$11 | 63% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,668 (RM12,106) in Kuching.