- 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 | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 46% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 62 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 26 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Dirham 5.83) | Dirham 15 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (Dirham 5.11) | Dirham 5.77 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.20 (Dirham 4.56) | Dirham 9 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (Dirham 4.16) | Dirham 5.29 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 5.10 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 60 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.98 (Dirham 3.49) | Dirham 5.00 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (Dirham 2.86) | Dirham 4.03 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 63% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,612 (Dirham 2,290) | Dirham 6,546 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,570 (Dirham 1,376) | Dirham 5,489 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 509 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,839 (Dirham 1,612) | Dirham 5,146 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,105 (Dirham 969) | Dirham 3,347 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM136 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 388 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 275 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,086 (Dirham 1,828) | Dirham 1,285 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (Dirham 453) | Dirham 510 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 32 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 30 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (Dirham 236) | Dirham 209 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM127 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 184 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 289 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 364 | - 39% | |
| 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 | RM142,475 (Dirham 124,885) | Dirham 79,846 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (Dirham 1.89) | Dirham 1.83 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 103 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (Dirham 57) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 55% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 53 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 187 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 37 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 9 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (Dirham 4.93) | Dirham 9 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 37 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 221% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 221% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 174 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 76 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 350 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 204 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 36 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 25 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,924 (Dirham 1,686) | Dirham 2,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM19 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 0.38 | + 4306% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM114 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 285 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 329 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 22,120
(RM25,236)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 21,000
in Al Ain.
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