- 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$4.97) | C$14 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (C$3.59) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM6.00 (C$1.79) | C$5.59 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.00 (C$1.20) | C$2.09 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.95 (C$1.78) | C$4.04 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (C$2.24) | C$2.54 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (C$3.88) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM7 (C$2.09) | C$3.55 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (C$1.20) | C$3.02 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM4.00 (C$1.20) | C$2.26 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM23 (C$7) | C$15 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.00 (C$0.90) | C$2.18 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM12 (C$3.59) | C$1.87 | + 92% | |
| 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$512) | C$1,209 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$1,030 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM150 (C$45) | C$104 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM330 (C$99) | C$919 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,700 (C$508) | C$695 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$70 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM50 (C$15) | C$39 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (C$897) | C$393 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM400 (C$120) | C$111 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM8 (C$2.39) | C$24 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 187% | |||
| Clothes in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 187% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM500 (C$149) | C$56 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM450 (C$134) | C$38 | + 250% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM678 (C$203) | C$96 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM345 (C$103) | C$87 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM180,000 (C$53,791) | C$23,851 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.88 (C$0.56) | C$1.19 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM30 (C$9) | C$46 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (C$3.59) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM45 (C$13) | C$6 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (C$2.07) | C$2.88 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM8 (C$2.39) | C$3.82 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (C$2.39) | C$3.16 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (C$2.69) | C$2.53 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (C$4.48) | C$19 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM60 (C$18) | C$45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (C$30) | C$84 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM56 (C$17) | C$86 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM80 (C$24) | C$9 | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM7 (C$2.09) | C$5.72 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM34 (C$10) | C$5.57 | + 82% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.10 (C$0.03) | C$1.04 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM230 (C$69) | C$34 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM11 (C$3.14) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,337
(RM7,821)
in Sandakan.
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