- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- United Arab Emirates
- Kuching
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 37 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 23 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 18 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.55 (Dirham 4.85) | Dirham 5.23 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.26 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.30 (Dirham 4.64) | Dirham 4.25 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 18 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.51 (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 4.19 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 60 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.91 (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 5.00 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.07 (Dirham 2.68) | Dirham 3.17 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 66% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,247 (Dirham 1,965) | Dirham 5,414 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,442 (Dirham 1,261) | Dirham 5,609 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 388 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,459 (Dirham 1,276) | Dirham 5,375 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM958 (Dirham 837) | Dirham 3,212 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM150 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 203 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM137 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 317 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,100 (Dirham 1,837) | Dirham 1,125 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM480 (Dirham 420) | Dirham 497 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 32 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 24 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM271 (Dirham 237) | Dirham 195 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM120 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 186 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM236 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 271 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM226 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 233 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 33% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,027 (Dirham 130,341) | Dirham 85,506 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.11 (Dirham 1.84) | Dirham 1.75 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM159 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 107 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM46 (Dirham 40) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM19 (Dirham 17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 50 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.39 (Dirham 4.72) | Dirham 8 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (Dirham 5.43) | Dirham 7 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 44 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 131 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 61 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM65 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 500 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 219 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM40 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 26 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 26 | - 60% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | RM2,133 (Dirham 1,865) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (Dirham 0.38) | Dirham 0.35 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM136 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 217 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 206 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.875
AED
/
MYR
Do you live in Al Ain? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 252% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in New York is 7% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Toronto is 23% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Singapore is 13% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Galway is 22% cheaper than in Dublin
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Banjarmasin (Indonesia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Islamabad (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kochi (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Iasi (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tirana (Albania)
Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 10,873
(RM12,432)
in Kuching.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 480 sqft furnished studio in expensive area in Traverse City, Michigan costs $2,220 (25 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Belo Horizonte costs R$ 500 (36 minutes ago)
- 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Guwahati costs ₨20 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 480 sqft furnished studio in expensive area in Charlotte, North Carolina costs $555 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Santiago de Cali costs COL$7,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Kiev costs 35,000₴ (about 2 hours ago)