- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Spain
- Kota Kinabalu
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 3% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (€3.55) | €8 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (€3.13) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (€1.89) | €2.90 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.28) | €0.95 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.58) | €1.43 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (€1.83) | €1.80 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (€5.59) | €6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (€1.74) | €1.45 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (€1.38) | €0.89 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.41) | €0.64 | + 276% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM96 (€20) | €3.00 | + 569% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.03 (€0.84) | €1.60 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.18 (€0.88) | €0.87 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,552 (€535) | €700 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,390 (€291) | €475 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM216 (€45) | €84 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,085 (€227) | €450 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM803 (€168) | €310 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM195 (€41) | €102 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM162 (€34) | €37 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,073 (€435) | €326 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM700 (€147) | €90 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM30 (€6) | €5.61 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (€2.60) | €9 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 11% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM295 (€62) | €92 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM138 (€29) | €26 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (€61) | €75 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM302 (€63) | €84 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 1% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,539 (€33,445) | €17,500 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.26 (€0.47) | €1.19 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM117 (€25) | €32 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM44 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (€2.41) | €5.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (€1.68) | €3.35 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM42 (€9) | €39 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (€7) | €4.07 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (€1.43) | €2.52 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (€2.55) | €2.77 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.74 (€0.99) | €1.75 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.45) | €1.71 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 (€8) | €12 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM61 (€13) | €26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (€5.27) | €16 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM37 (€8) | €92 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM112 (€23) | €30 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (€5.52) | €7 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (€2.61) | €1.58 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (€3.13) | €4.57 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,500 (€524) | €485 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (€0.06) | €0.20 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (€38) | €41 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (€3.29) | €5.00 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 420 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 18% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,000
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,645
(RM7,845)
in Kota Kinabalu.
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