- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Sandakan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sandakan, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (C$5.14) | C$14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (C$3.71) | C$8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM6.00 (C$1.86) | C$6 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.00 (C$1.24) | C$2.38 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.95 (C$1.84) | C$4.08 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (C$2.32) | C$2.62 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (C$4.02) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM7 (C$2.17) | C$3.73 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (C$1.24) | C$2.90 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM4.00 (C$1.24) | C$2.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM23 (C$7) | C$16 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.00 (C$0.93) | C$2.31 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM12 (C$3.71) | C$1.76 | + 111% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,714 (C$530) | C$1,186 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$982 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM150 (C$46) | C$117 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM330 (C$102) | C$919 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,700 (C$526) | C$695 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$64 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM50 (C$15) | C$39 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (C$928) | C$392 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM400 (C$124) | C$111 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM8 (C$2.48) | C$26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 184% | |||
| Clothes in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 184% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM500 (C$155) | C$61 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM450 (C$139) | C$41 | + 243% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM678 (C$210) | C$95 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM345 (C$107) | C$87 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM180,000 (C$55,698) | C$22,684 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.88 (C$0.58) | C$1.19 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM30 (C$9) | C$47 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (C$3.71) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM45 (C$14) | C$7 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (C$2.15) | C$3.90 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM8 (C$2.48) | C$3.90 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (C$2.48) | C$3.21 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (C$2.78) | C$2.46 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (C$4.64) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM60 (C$19) | C$43 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (C$8) | C$27 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (C$31) | C$84 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM56 (C$17) | C$93 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM80 (C$25) | C$9 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM7 (C$2.17) | C$5.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM34 (C$11) | C$5.57 | + 89% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM583 (C$180) | C$141 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.10 (C$0.03) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM230 (C$71) | C$34 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM11 (C$3.25) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| 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 46 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sandakan (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$2,367
(RM7,649)
in Sandakan.
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