Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuching | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (£2.47) | £13 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM15 (£2.71) | £6 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (£1.66) | £3.87 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (£1.23) | £1.20 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (£1.37) | £3.27 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.83 (£1.05) | £2.36 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (£3.74) | £5.27 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (£1.89) | £2.35 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.54 (£1.00) | £1.03 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (£2.01) | £2.83 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (£13) | £9 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.09 (£0.74) | £1.79 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.44 (£0.62) | £1.34 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuching | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,929 (£530) | £953 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,548 (£280) | £1,073 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM242 (£44) | £297 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,756 (£318) | £702 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,047 (£189) | £544 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM136 (£25) | £125 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM149 (£27) | £25 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,443 (£442) | £418 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM563 (£102) | £129 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (£4.56) | £7 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM28 (£5.03) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuching | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (£49) | £69 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM127 (£23) | £37 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (£49) | £99 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM284 (£51) | £52 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuching | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,475 (£25,785) | £17,412 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.38 (£0.43) | £1.52 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM139 (£25) | £65 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM59 (£11) | £18 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuching | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (£1.70) | £2.31 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM18 (£3.34) | £4.96 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM67 (£12) | £94 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (£3.01) | £2.68 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (£2.10) | £1.57 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (£2.58) | £4.18 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM6 (£1.14) | £2.17 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (£1.10) | £1.68 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM24 (£4.27) | £13 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Kuching | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM81 (£15) | £61 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM37 (£7) | £15 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM200 (£36) | £83 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM156 (£28) | £72 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (£4.20) | £7 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM15 (£2.72) | £3.57 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 (£2.13) | £4.42 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,156 (£390) | £502 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.29 (£0.05) | £0.09 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM128 (£23) | £50 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (£2.90) | £11 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 71 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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