Cost of living in Sibu, Malaysia compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibu (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $10 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 ($3.56) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $3.24 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.73 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.60 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $2.62 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.38 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.07 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.27 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.75 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $2.12 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Sibu (Malaysia) is 25% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM900 ($213) | $1,164 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $992 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $141 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $806 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $650 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $112 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $36 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $429 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $145 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Sibu (Malaysia) is 8% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM360 ($85) | $40 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM130 ($31) | $68 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $93 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Sibu (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM120,000 ($28,466) | $20,708 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.55 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $28 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibu (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.39 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM30 ($7) | $80 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.91 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.63 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.06 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.37 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Sibu (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $39 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $111 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $40 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM10 ($2.37) | $3.97 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.00 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $488 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $35 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 ($3.08) | $7 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 447 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sibu (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,500
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $3,134
(RM13,211)
in Sibu.
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