- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Spain
- Kota Kinabalu
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 16% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (€2.98) | €8 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (€2.68) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.39) | €2.90 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.35 (€1.06) | €0.88 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (€1.29) | €1.43 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (€1.70) | €1.79 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (€4.55) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (€1.78) | €1.60 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (€1.39) | €0.87 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (€2.39) | €0.64 | + 273% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM88 (€17) | €3.00 | + 479% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.72 (€0.74) | €1.65 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.80 (€0.75) | €0.84 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,497 (€495) | €700 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,462 (€290) | €475 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM193 (€38) | €85 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,191 (€236) | €450 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM697 (€138) | €310 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM180 (€36) | €110 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM155 (€31) | €37 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,114 (€419) | €372 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM575 (€114) | €86 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (€5.74) | €5.45 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM14 (€2.69) | €9 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 21% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM301 (€60) | €92 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM128 (€25) | €26 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM287 (€57) | €75 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM267 (€53) | €84 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 6% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,283 (€30,972) | €17,500 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (€0.44) | €1.20 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM127 (€25) | €32 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM30 (€5.98) | €11 | - 46% | |
| 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) | RM10 (€2.06) | €5.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (€1.59) | €3.35 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM43 (€8) | €41 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (€6) | €4.21 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (€1.35) | €2.21 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (€3.36) | €2.77 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.77 (€0.95) | €1.75 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (€1.53) | €1.58 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (€8) | €13 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM62 (€12) | €25 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (€5.00) | €16 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM46 (€9) | €92 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM128 (€25) | €30 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (€5.22) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (€2.40) | €1.58 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (€2.71) | €4.52 | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM567 (€112) | €154 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (€0.05) | €0.20 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM189 (€37) | €41 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (€2.84) | €5.00 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 364 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 26% 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 €1,483
(RM7,485)
in Kota Kinabalu.
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