Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 ($3.44) | $10 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 ($3.34) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 ($1.71) | $3.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 ($1.50) | $0.72 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.20 ($1.33) | $2.60 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 ($1.22) | $2.49 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 ($5.34) | $4.93 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 ($2.82) | $3.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 ($1.35) | $1.22 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 ($2.41) | $1.75 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 ($18) | $8 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.98 ($1.02) | $1.82 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 ($0.84) | $1.81 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,612 ($671) | $1,164 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,570 ($403) | $992 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 ($56) | $138 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,839 ($472) | $806 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,105 ($284) | $650 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM136 ($35) | $117 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 ($38) | $36 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,086 ($535) | $434 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 ($133) | $134 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 ($5.65) | $8 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 ($4.38) | $18 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 12% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM269 ($69) | $40 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM127 ($33) | $44 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 ($62) | $68 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 ($65) | $93 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 48% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,821 ($41,032) | $20,708 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 ($0.55) | $0.59 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 ($36) | $28 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 ($17) | $16 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 61% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 ($2.91) | $5.08 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 ($5.39) | $22 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 ($12) | $87 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 ($4.28) | $6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 ($3.21) | $3.78 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 ($3.68) | $4.71 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 ($1.36) | $2.34 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 ($1.44) | $1.95 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 ($5.87) | $16 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 252% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 252% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 ($17) | $37 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 ($7) | $22 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 ($18) | $114 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 ($35) | $40 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 ($5.98) | $9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 ($3.72) | $3.97 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 ($3.23) | $4.00 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,924 ($494) | $435 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM19 ($5.01) | $0.10 | + 4905% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM120 ($31) | $35 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 ($3.48) | $7 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 493 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 20% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,830
(RM14,917)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,200
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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