- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Spain
- Kota Kinabalu
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 13% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (€3.11) | €8 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (€2.68) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM6 (€1.30) | €3.02 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.26 (€1.10) | €0.82 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (€1.34) | €1.43 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (€1.79) | €1.75 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (€4.80) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (€1.75) | €1.61 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (€1.47) | €0.87 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.52) | €0.64 | + 293% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM82 (€17) | €3.00 | + 474% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.77 (€0.79) | €1.67 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.94 (€0.82) | €0.81 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 36% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,351 (€491) | €700 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,408 (€294) | €475 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM200 (€42) | €95 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,191 (€249) | €450 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM697 (€146) | €310 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM180 (€38) | €109 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM155 (€32) | €37 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,167 (€453) | €390 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM572 (€119) | €89 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM32 (€7) | €5.27 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (€2.54) | €9 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM304 (€64) | €92 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM115 (€24) | €26 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM269 (€56) | €75 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM249 (€52) | €84 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 1% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,283 (€32,661) | €17,500 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.18 (€0.46) | €1.24 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM131 (€27) | €32 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM30 (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM10 (€2.18) | €5.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (€1.67) | €3.60 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (€9) | €43 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (€6) | €4.21 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (€1.42) | €2.18 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (€3.54) | €2.86 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.73 (€0.99) | €1.52 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.61) | €1.58 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (€7) | €14 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM57 (€12) | €26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (€5.42) | €16 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM51 (€11) | €102 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM128 (€27) | €30 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM27 (€5.66) | €6 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM11 (€2.38) | €1.58 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (€2.84) | €4.58 | - 38% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM567 (€119) | €154 | - 23% | |
| 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 | RM189 (€39) | €41 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (€3.25) | €5.00 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 344 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 23% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,464
(RM7,005)
in Kota Kinabalu.
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