- 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 | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 41 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 24 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 18 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 5.79 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.20 (Dirham 4.89) | Dirham 8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (Dirham 4.47) | Dirham 4.25 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 4.19 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 60 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.98 (Dirham 3.75) | Dirham 5.00 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (Dirham 3.07) | Dirham 3.17 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 60% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,612 (Dirham 2,458) | Dirham 6,135 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,570 (Dirham 1,478) | Dirham 5,609 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 493 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,839 (Dirham 1,730) | Dirham 5,375 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,105 (Dirham 1,040) | Dirham 3,222 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM136 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 322 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 295 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,086 (Dirham 1,963) | Dirham 1,191 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (Dirham 486) | Dirham 522 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 32 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 25 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 24% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (Dirham 253) | Dirham 195 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM127 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 186 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 289 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (Dirham 239) | Dirham 351 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 45% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,821 (Dirham 150,383) | Dirham 81,155 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (Dirham 2.03) | Dirham 1.75 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 107 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (Dirham 61) | - | - | |
| 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) | RM11 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (Dirham 20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 50 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (Dirham 5.00) | Dirham 8 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (Dirham 5.29) | Dirham 7 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 44 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 195% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 195% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 122 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 63 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 500 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 219 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 32 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 28 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,924 (Dirham 1,810) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM19 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 0.35 | + 5217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM120 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 217 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 34% | |
| 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 171 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 7% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 20,243
(RM21,514)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain.
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