- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- India
- Kuching
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 63% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM17 (₨253) | ₨135 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (₨194) | ₨150 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (₨112) | ₨100 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.61 (₨85) | ₨46 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (₨137) | ₨55 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (₨122) | ₨27 | + 345% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (₨433) | ₨327 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (₨162) | ₨103 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.51 (₨83) | ₨12 | + 566% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (₨127) | ₨87 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (₨862) | ₨820 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.91 (₨59) | ₨73 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.07 (₨46) | ₨23 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 102% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,121 (₨31,948) | ₨12,219 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,442 (₨21,714) | ₨12,849 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (₨3,040) | ₨1,099 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,459 (₨21,982) | ₨10,000 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM958 (₨14,423) | ₨5,000 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM150 (₨2,255) | ₨1,605 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM134 (₨2,011) | ₨525 | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,874 (₨28,233) | ₨52,348 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM498 (₨7,500) | ₨7,470 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (₨371) | ₨220 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (₨183) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM271 (₨4,077) | ₨1,846 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (₨1,614) | ₨2,741 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM203 (₨3,057) | ₨3,488 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM249 (₨3,752) | ₨2,747 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 43% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,027 (₨2,244,747) | ₨2,100,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.01 (₨30) | ₨28 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM159 (₨2,389) | ₨900 | + 165% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM55 (₨825) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 29% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (₨240) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM10 (₨151) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (₨901) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 (₨233) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM16 (₨245) | ₨50 | + 390% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (₨214) | ₨160 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.57 (₨84) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (₨93) | ₨48 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (₨354) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 24% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (₨1,200) | ₨500 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (₨402) | ₨250 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM65 (₨973) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (₨2,113) | ₨1,000 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM40 (₨599) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (₨212) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 (₨181) | ₨100 | + 81% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM698 (₨10,521) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM136 (₨2,045) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (₨181) | ₨200 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 47% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨58,640
(RM3,893)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨40,000
in Alwar.
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