- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Sandakan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sandakan, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (C$5.02) | C$15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (C$3.60) | C$9 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (C$2.21) | C$5.69 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.00 (C$1.31) | C$2.17 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.90 (C$1.93) | C$4.84 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (C$2.45) | C$2.90 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (C$4.25) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM7 (C$2.13) | C$4.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (C$1.31) | C$3.31 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (C$3.27) | C$3.07 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM23 (C$8) | C$16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.50 (C$1.15) | C$2.51 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM12 (C$3.93) | C$2.07 | + 90% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,485 (C$486) | C$1,576 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$1,122 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM150 (C$49) | C$109 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM656 (C$215) | C$1,019 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,700 (C$556) | C$774 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM100 (C$33) | C$40 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (C$982) | C$377 | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM400 (C$131) | C$98 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$9 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
| Clothes | + 180% | |||
| Clothes in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 180% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM367 (C$120) | C$59 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM450 (C$147) | C$40 | + 265% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM464 (C$152) | C$93 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM273 (C$89) | C$92 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM180,000 (C$58,904) | C$22,749 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 (C$0.64) | C$1.26 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM60 (C$20) | C$65 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM47 (C$15) | C$31 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (C$3.60) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM50 (C$16) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (C$20) | C$96 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM45 (C$15) | C$6 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (C$2.28) | C$3.72 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM8 (C$2.62) | C$2.83 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (C$2.62) | C$3.09 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (C$2.06) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (C$4.91) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM60 (C$20) | C$46 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (C$33) | C$101 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM53 (C$17) | C$87 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM80 (C$26) | C$9 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM11 (C$3.60) | C$5.53 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM34 (C$11) | C$5.67 | + 96% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM155 (C$51) | C$35 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (C$5.67) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 246 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,674
(RM11,226)
in Sandakan.
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