- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Kota Kinabalu
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 84% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (₨243) | ₨135 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (₨254) | ₨150 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₨153) | ₨100 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (₨104) | ₨46 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (₨128) | ₨50 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (₨148) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (₨452) | ₨327 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (₨141) | ₨102 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (₨112) | ₨12 | + 798% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨195) | ₨92 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM96 (₨1,624) | ₨820 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.03 (₨68) | ₨73 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.18 (₨71) | ₨23 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 93% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,552 (₨43,298) | ₨17,200 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,390 (₨23,593) | ₨12,875 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM216 (₨3,666) | ₨2,600 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,085 (₨18,410) | ₨16,000 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM803 (₨13,619) | ₨10,000 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM195 (₨3,311) | ₨1,605 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM162 (₨2,756) | ₨525 | + 425% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,073 (₨35,179) | ₨45,000 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM700 (₨11,878) | ₨7,470 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM30 (₨506) | ₨220 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (₨210) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM295 (₨5,013) | ₨1,846 | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM138 (₨2,349) | ₨2,741 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (₨4,902) | ₨3,488 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM302 (₨5,128) | ₨2,747 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 47% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,539 (₨2,707,140) | ₨2,100,000 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.26 (₨38) | ₨28 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM117 (₨1,988) | ₨900 | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM44 (₨741) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 12% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (₨195) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (₨136) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM42 (₨710) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (₨526) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (₨115) | ₨50 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (₨207) | ₨160 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.74 (₨80) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (₨118) | ₨48 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 (₨634) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 44% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM61 (₨1,028) | ₨500 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (₨426) | ₨250 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM37 (₨622) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM112 (₨1,901) | ₨1,000 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (₨447) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (₨211) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (₨253) | ₨100 | + 153% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,500 (₨42,421) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.69 (₨29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (₨3,059) | ₨1,000 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (₨267) | ₨200 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 210 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 56% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨81,331
(RM4,793)
in Kota Kinabalu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨52,000
in Alwar.
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