- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Canada
- Sandakan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sandakan, Malaysia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (C$4.88) | C$14 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (C$3.52) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM6.00 (C$1.76) | C$5.67 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.00 (C$1.17) | C$2.40 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.95 (C$1.75) | C$4.13 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (C$2.20) | C$2.54 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (C$3.82) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM7 (C$2.06) | C$3.55 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (C$1.17) | C$3.02 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM4.00 (C$1.17) | C$2.26 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM23 (C$7) | C$15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.00 (C$0.88) | C$2.18 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM12 (C$3.52) | C$1.87 | + 89% | |
| 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$503) | C$1,186 | - 58% | |
| 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$44) | C$104 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM330 (C$97) | C$919 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,700 (C$499) | C$695 | - 28% | |
| 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 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (C$881) | C$393 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM400 (C$117) | C$111 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$10 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM8 (C$2.35) | C$25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 168% | |||
| Clothes in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 168% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM500 (C$147) | C$61 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM450 (C$132) | C$41 | + 225% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM678 (C$199) | C$95 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM345 (C$101) | C$87 | + 17% | |
| 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$52,849) | C$23,851 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.88 (C$0.55) | C$1.19 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM30 (C$9) | C$47 | - 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$3.52) | C$7 | - 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$13) | C$6 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (C$2.04) | C$2.88 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM8 (C$2.35) | C$3.82 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (C$2.35) | C$3.16 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (C$2.64) | C$2.53 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (C$4.40) | C$19 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM60 (C$18) | C$45 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (C$8) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (C$29) | C$84 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM56 (C$16) | C$89 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM80 (C$23) | C$9 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM7 (C$2.06) | C$5.72 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM34 (C$10) | C$5.43 | + 84% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM583 (C$171) | C$141 | + 21% | |
| 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$68) | C$34 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM11 (C$3.08) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 96 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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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$2,541
(RM8,654)
in Sandakan.
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