- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Kota Kinabalu
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 88% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (₨289) | ₨135 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM15 (₨255) | ₨150 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₨153) | ₨100 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (₨104) | ₨46 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (₨128) | ₨50 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM9 (₨149) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (₨455) | ₨327 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (₨142) | ₨102 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM7 (₨113) | ₨12 | + 803% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (₨196) | ₨92 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM96 (₨1,632) | ₨820 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.03 (₨69) | ₨73 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM4.18 (₨71) | ₨23 | + 216% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 97% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,552 (₨43,517) | ₨17,200 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,390 (₨23,712) | ₨12,875 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM216 (₨3,685) | ₨2,600 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,085 (₨18,503) | ₨16,000 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM803 (₨13,688) | ₨10,000 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM195 (₨3,328) | ₨1,605 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM162 (₨2,770) | ₨525 | + 428% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,073 (₨35,356) | ₨45,000 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM700 (₨11,938) | ₨7,470 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM30 (₨509) | ₨220 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (₨212) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 17% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM295 (₨5,039) | ₨1,846 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM138 (₨2,361) | ₨2,741 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM289 (₨4,927) | ₨3,488 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM302 (₨5,154) | ₨2,747 | + 88% | |
| 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 (₨2,720,782) | ₨2,100,000 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.26 (₨39) | ₨28 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM117 (₨1,998) | ₨900 | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM44 (₨745) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 11% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (₨196) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM8 (₨136) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM42 (₨714) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM31 (₨529) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (₨116) | ₨50 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (₨208) | ₨160 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.74 (₨81) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (₨118) | ₨48 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM37 (₨637) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 43% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM61 (₨1,033) | ₨500 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (₨428) | ₨250 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM37 (₨625) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM112 (₨1,911) | ₨1,000 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (₨449) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (₨212) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM15 (₨255) | ₨100 | + 155% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM2,500 (₨42,635) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.28 (₨4.72) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (₨3,075) | ₨1,000 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM16 (₨268) | ₨200 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 222 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 57% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨86,619
(RM5,079)
in Kota Kinabalu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨55,000
in Alwar.
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