- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Kuching
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 50% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (₨215) | ₨135 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (₨195) | ₨150 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨107) | ₨100 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.55 (₨85) | ₨46 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.26 (₨81) | ₨55 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM5.30 (₨82) | ₨27 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (₨443) | ₨327 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (₨165) | ₨103 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.51 (₨85) | ₨12 | + 581% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (₨130) | ₨87 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (₨881) | ₨820 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.91 (₨60) | ₨73 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.07 (₨47) | ₨23 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 108% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,247 (₨34,591) | ₨11,494 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,442 (₨22,195) | ₨12,849 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM226 (₨3,475) | ₨1,099 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,459 (₨22,469) | ₨10,000 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM958 (₨14,743) | ₨5,000 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM150 (₨2,305) | ₨1,605 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM137 (₨2,114) | ₨525 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,100 (₨32,332) | ₨52,348 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM480 (₨7,390) | ₨7,470 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (₨379) | ₨220 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM13 (₨203) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM271 (₨4,168) | ₨1,846 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM120 (₨1,852) | ₨2,741 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM236 (₨3,629) | ₨3,488 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM226 (₨3,475) | ₨2,747 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 45% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,027 (₨2,294,479) | ₨2,100,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.11 (₨32) | ₨28 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM159 (₨2,442) | ₨900 | + 171% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM46 (₨702) | - | - | |
| 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) | RM16 (₨246) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM19 (₨293) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (₨921) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 (₨239) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (₨192) | ₨50 | + 285% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM16 (₨242) | ₨160 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.39 (₨83) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (₨96) | ₨48 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (₨359) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 22% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (₨1,226) | ₨500 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (₨411) | ₨250 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM65 (₨995) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (₨2,160) | ₨1,000 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM40 (₨612) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (₨217) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 (₨185) | ₨100 | + 85% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | RM2,133 (₨32,835) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM136 (₨2,090) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (₨200) | ₨200 | - 0% | |
| 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 127 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 45% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨44,975
(RM2,921)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Alwar.
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