- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Kota Kinabalu
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 72% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (₨226) | ₨135 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (₨193) | ₨150 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨100) | ₨100 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.26 (₨79) | ₨46 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨98) | ₨55 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (₨129) | ₨27 | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (₨346) | ₨327 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (₨126) | ₨103 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (₨106) | ₨12 | + 747% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (₨181) | ₨87 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM82 (₨1,240) | ₨820 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.72 (₨56) | ₨73 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.80 (₨57) | ₨23 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 106% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,497 (₨37,542) | ₨12,219 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,462 (₨21,975) | ₨12,849 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM193 (₨2,899) | ₨1,099 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,191 (₨17,911) | ₨10,000 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM697 (₨10,473) | ₨5,000 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM180 (₨2,710) | ₨1,605 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM155 (₨2,332) | ₨525 | + 344% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,114 (₨31,788) | ₨52,348 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM575 (₨8,645) | ₨7,470 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (₨436) | ₨220 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM14 (₨204) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 0% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM301 (₨4,530) | ₨1,846 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM128 (₨1,927) | ₨2,741 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM270 (₨4,058) | ₨3,488 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM249 (₨3,748) | ₨2,747 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 34% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM156,283 (₨2,349,698) | ₨2,100,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.20 (₨33) | ₨28 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM127 (₨1,912) | ₨900 | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM30 (₨454) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 13% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM10 (₨157) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (₨120) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM45 (₨672) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (₨466) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (₨102) | ₨50 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (₨255) | ₨160 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.77 (₨72) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (₨116) | ₨48 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (₨532) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM64 (₨967) | ₨500 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (₨385) | ₨250 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM51 (₨764) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM128 (₨1,925) | ₨1,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM27 (₨407) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (₨183) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (₨204) | ₨100 | + 104% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM567 (₨8,526) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (₨4.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM189 (₨2,841) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (₨234) | ₨200 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 45% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨56,543
(RM3,761)
in Kota Kinabalu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨39,000
in Alwar.
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