- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- China
- Sandakan
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sandakan, Malaysia compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (元26) | 元10 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (元19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM6.00 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.00 (元6) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.95 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (元12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM7 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (元6) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM4.00 (元6) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM23 (元36) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.00 (元4.73) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM12 (元19) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Sandakan (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,714 (元2,703) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM150 (元237) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM330 (元520) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,700 (元2,681) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM50 (元79) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (元4,731) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM400 (元631) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM8 (元13) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sandakan (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM500 (元788) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM450 (元710) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM678 (元1,069) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM345 (元544) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Sandakan (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM180,000 (元283,842) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.88 (元2.97) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM30 (元47) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sandakan (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM45 (元71) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (元11) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM8 (元13) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (元13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM9 (元14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (元24) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sandakan (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM60 (元95) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (元41) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (元158) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM56 (元88) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM80 (元126) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM7 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM34 (元54) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM583 (元919) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.10 (元0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM230 (元363) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM11 (元17) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 27, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 9% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元8,371
(RM5,308)
in Sandakan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元7,700
in Aksu.
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