- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Kuching
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 72% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (₨228) | ₨135 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (₨221) | ₨150 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨113) | ₨100 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (₨99) | ₨46 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.20 (₨88) | ₨55 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (₨81) | ₨27 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (₨353) | ₨327 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (₨187) | ₨103 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (₨89) | ₨12 | + 615% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (₨160) | ₨87 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (₨1,185) | ₨820 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.98 (₨68) | ₨73 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (₨55) | ₨23 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 156% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,612 (₨44,360) | ₨11,494 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,570 (₨26,669) | ₨12,849 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (₨3,714) | ₨1,099 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,839 (₨31,230) | ₨10,000 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,105 (₨18,768) | ₨5,000 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM136 (₨2,307) | ₨1,605 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 (₨2,523) | ₨525 | + 381% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,086 (₨35,422) | ₨52,348 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (₨8,775) | ₨7,470 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (₨374) | ₨220 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (₨290) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 5% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (₨4,568) | ₨1,846 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM127 (₨2,157) | ₨2,741 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (₨4,133) | ₨3,488 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (₨4,309) | ₨2,747 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 56% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,821 (₨2,714,272) | ₨2,100,000 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (₨37) | ₨28 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (₨2,406) | ₨900 | + 167% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (₨1,106) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 21% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (₨192) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (₨357) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (₨807) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 (₨283) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (₨212) | ₨50 | + 325% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (₨243) | ₨160 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (₨90) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (₨95) | ₨48 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (₨388) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 36% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (₨1,100) | ₨500 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (₨452) | ₨250 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (₨1,168) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (₨2,331) | ₨1,000 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (₨396) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (₨246) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (₨214) | ₨100 | + 114% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,924 (₨32,674) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM19 (₨331) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM120 (₨2,038) | ₨1,000 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (₨230) | ₨200 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 127 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 63% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨56,956
(RM3,354)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨35,000
in Alwar.
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