- 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 | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 26% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 29 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 23 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 19 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.61 (Dirham 4.83) | Dirham 5.68 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.25 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 18 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.51 (Dirham 4.74) | Dirham 4.19 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 60 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.91 (Dirham 3.36) | Dirham 4.87 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.07 (Dirham 2.64) | Dirham 2.95 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 67% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,121 (Dirham 1,826) | Dirham 5,414 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,442 (Dirham 1,241) | Dirham 5,032 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 487 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,459 (Dirham 1,256) | Dirham 5,156 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM958 (Dirham 824) | Dirham 3,212 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM150 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 203 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM134 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 317 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,874 (Dirham 1,613) | Dirham 1,195 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM498 (Dirham 429) | Dirham 497 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 32 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM271 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 195 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 186 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM203 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 271 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM249 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 233 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 31% 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 128,264) | Dirham 86,029 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.01 (Dirham 1.73) | Dirham 1.75 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM159 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 107 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM55 (Dirham 47) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 25% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM10 (Dirham 9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 50 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM16 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.57 (Dirham 4.79) | Dirham 8 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (Dirham 5.34) | Dirham 7 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 44 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 131 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 64 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM65 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 500 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 219 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM40 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 27 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 26 | - 60% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM698 (Dirham 601) | Dirham 550 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (Dirham 0.37) | Dirham 0.35 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM136 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 243 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 9% | |
| 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 163 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 12,500
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 7,967
(RM9,257)
in Kuching.
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