- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- China
- Sandakan
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sandakan, Malaysia compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (元25) | 元10 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (元18) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.00 (元6) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.90 (元10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (元12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (元21) | - | - | |
| 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 | RM10 (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM23 (元37) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.50 (元5.67) | - | - | |
| 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 | RM1,485 (元2,405) | - | - | |
| 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243) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM656 (元1,062) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,700 (元2,753) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM100 (元162) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (元4,858) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM400 (元648) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sandakan (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM367 (元594) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM450 (元729) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM464 (元751) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM273 (元441) | - | - | |
| 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291,455) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 (元3.18) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM60 (元97) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM47 (元75) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sandakan (Malaysia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM50 (元81) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (元97) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM45 (元73) | - | - | |
| 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 | RM6 (元10) | - | - | |
| 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97) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (元40) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (元162) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM53 (元86) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM80 (元130) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM11 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM34 (元55) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (元0.81) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM155 (元251) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (元28) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元8,036
(RM4,963)
in Sandakan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元7,500
in Aksu.
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