- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- Sandakan
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sandakan, Malaysia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 30% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 58 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 61 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 38 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.00 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 12 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.90 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 14 | + 358% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM7 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 27 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 39 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM23 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 170 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.50 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 16 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM12 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 33 | + 73% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 17% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,485 (Mex$ 7,059) | Mex$ 13,767 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 11,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM150 (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 550 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM656 (Mex$ 3,117) | Mex$ 5,511 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,700 (Mex$ 8,079) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM100 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 433 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (Mex$ 14,257) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM400 (Mex$ 1,901) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| Clothes | + 349% | |||
| Clothes in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 349% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM367 (Mex$ 1,743) | Mex$ 350 | + 398% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM450 (Mex$ 2,139) | Mex$ 416 | + 414% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM464 (Mex$ 2,205) | Mex$ 950 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM273 (Mex$ 1,295) | Mex$ 550 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 100% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM180,000 (Mex$ 855,419) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 13 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM60 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 255 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM47 (Mex$ 221) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 11% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 63 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM50 (Mex$ 238) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (Mex$ 285) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM45 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 35 | + 511% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 39 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM8 (Mex$ 38) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 22 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (Mex$ 30) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 118 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 20% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM60 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 265 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 130 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 200 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM53 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 493 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM80 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 62 | + 516% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM11 (Mex$ 52) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM34 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 26 | + 518% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (Mex$ 2.38) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM155 (Mex$ 737) | Mex$ 550 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 36 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.752
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Cost of living in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 37% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 60,082
(RM12,643)
in Sandakan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 44,000
in Acapulco.
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