Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 ($3.33) | $10 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 ($3.02) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 ($1.65) | $3.24 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.55 ($1.32) | $0.73 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.26 ($1.25) | $2.60 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.30 ($1.26) | $2.62 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 ($7) | $5.38 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 ($2.56) | $3.07 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.51 ($1.31) | $1.27 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 ($2.02) | $1.75 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 ($14) | $8 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.91 ($0.93) | $2.12 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.07 ($0.73) | $1.83 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 54% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,247 ($535) | $1,164 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,442 ($344) | $992 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 ($54) | $141 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,459 ($348) | $806 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM958 ($228) | $650 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM150 ($36) | $112 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM137 ($33) | $36 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,100 ($500) | $429 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM480 ($114) | $145 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 ($5.87) | $8 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM13 ($3.15) | $17 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM271 ($65) | $40 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM120 ($29) | $44 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM236 ($56) | $68 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM226 ($54) | $93 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 36% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,027 ($35,516) | $20,708 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.11 ($0.50) | $0.55 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM159 ($38) | $28 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM46 ($11) | $16 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 62% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 ($3.80) | $5.39 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM19 ($4.53) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 ($14) | $80 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 ($3.69) | $5.91 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 ($2.98) | $3.63 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 ($3.75) | $5.06 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.39 ($1.29) | $3.37 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 ($1.48) | $1.97 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 ($5.56) | $16 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 ($19) | $39 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 ($6) | $22 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM65 ($15) | $111 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 ($33) | $40 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM40 ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 ($3.36) | $3.97 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 ($2.86) | $4.00 | - 29% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | RM2,133 ($508) | $479 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 ($0.10) | $0.10 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM136 ($32) | $35 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 ($3.09) | $7 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 570 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,400
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,339
(RM9,813)
in Kuching.
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