- 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 | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 41 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 25 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 18 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (Dirham 5.28) | Dirham 5.79 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.20 (Dirham 4.71) | Dirham 8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (Dirham 4.31) | Dirham 4.22 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 4.19 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 60 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.98 (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 5.00 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (Dirham 2.96) | Dirham 3.75 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 61% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,612 (Dirham 2,369) | Dirham 6,135 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,570 (Dirham 1,424) | Dirham 5,609 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 523 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,839 (Dirham 1,668) | Dirham 5,375 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,105 (Dirham 1,002) | Dirham 3,222 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM136 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 302 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 288 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,086 (Dirham 1,891) | Dirham 1,210 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (Dirham 469) | Dirham 522 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 32 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 27% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (Dirham 244) | Dirham 195 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM127 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 186 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (Dirham 221) | Dirham 289 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 351 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 39% 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 144,926) | Dirham 80,986 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (Dirham 1.96) | Dirham 1.74 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 107 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (Dirham 59) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (Dirham 19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 50 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 8 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (Dirham 5.10) | Dirham 7 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 44 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 275% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 275% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 128 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 64 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 500 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 189 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 32 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 28 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,924 (Dirham 1,745) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM19 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 0.35 | + 4921% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM120 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 238 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 194 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 20,301
(RM22,387)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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