- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Kota Kinabalu
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 85% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (₨242) | ₨135 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM14 (₨209) | ₨150 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨112) | ₨100 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.59 (₨86) | ₨46 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (₨104) | ₨55 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (₨132) | ₨27 | + 380% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM24 (₨361) | ₨327 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM9 (₨144) | ₨103 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6 (₨96) | ₨12 | + 669% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (₨182) | ₨87 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM100 (₨1,528) | ₨820 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.77 (₨58) | ₨73 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.99 (₨61) | ₨23 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 111% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,500 (₨38,371) | ₨12,219 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,376 (₨21,127) | ₨12,849 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM194 (₨2,981) | ₨1,099 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,004 (₨15,409) | ₨10,000 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM704 (₨10,804) | ₨5,000 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM298 (₨4,576) | ₨1,605 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM164 (₨2,524) | ₨525 | + 381% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,103 (₨32,277) | ₨52,348 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM575 (₨8,827) | ₨7,470 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM31 (₨470) | ₨220 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM13 (₨196) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 8% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM301 (₨4,625) | ₨1,846 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM138 (₨2,125) | ₨2,741 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (₨4,433) | ₨3,488 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM284 (₨4,356) | ₨2,747 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 35% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,539 (₨2,449,116) | ₨2,100,000 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.23 (₨34) | ₨28 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM120 (₨1,842) | ₨900 | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM45 (₨693) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨160) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (₨123) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM43 (₨654) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (₨476) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (₨104) | ₨50 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM17 (₨260) | ₨160 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.77 (₨73) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (₨118) | ₨48 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (₨591) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM62 (₨950) | ₨500 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (₨396) | ₨250 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM46 (₨701) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM128 (₨1,965) | ₨1,000 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (₨404) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (₨186) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM14 (₨210) | ₨100 | + 110% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | RM2,500 (₨38,378) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (₨4.24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM189 (₨2,900) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (₨220) | ₨200 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 141 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 49% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨59,420
(RM3,871)
in Kota Kinabalu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨40,000
in Alwar.
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