- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Netherlands
- Sandakan
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sandakan, Malaysia compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM15 (€3.22) | €15 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM11 (€2.31) | €8 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (€1.42) | €3.34 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM4.00 (€0.84) | €1.09 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.90 (€1.24) | €1.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (€1.58) | €1.92 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM13 (€2.73) | €4.28 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM7 (€1.37) | €1.91 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (€0.84) | €3.00 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM10 (€2.10) | €0.95 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM23 (€4.84) | €5.00 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.50 (€0.74) | €2.36 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM12 (€2.52) | €1.38 | + 83% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 61% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,485 (€312) | €1,817 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €1,264 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM150 (€32) | €162 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM656 (€138) | €1,104 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,700 (€357) | €766 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM100 (€21) | €24 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM3,000 (€631) | €437 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM400 (€84) | €129 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 81% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM367 (€77) | €87 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM450 (€95) | €31 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM464 (€98) | €85 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM273 (€57) | €135 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 55% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM180,000 (€37,843) | €25,000 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM1.97 (€0.41) | €1.76 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM60 (€13) | €90 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM47 (€10) | €23 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 40% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (€2.31) | €3.33 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM50 (€11) | €11 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (€13) | €31 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM45 (€9) | €3.58 | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (€1.46) | €3.74 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM8 (€1.68) | €2.80 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM8 (€1.68) | €1.37 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (€1.32) | €1.63 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM15 (€3.15) | €27 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 41% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM60 (€13) | €49 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM25 (€5.26) | €20 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM100 (€21) | €116 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM53 (€11) | €60 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM80 (€17) | €11 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM11 (€2.31) | €2.70 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM34 (€7) | €4.00 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.50 (€0.11) | €0.19 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM155 (€33) | €32 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.64) | €6.00 | - 39% | |
| 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 1,299 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sandakan (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,500
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,014
(RM14,338)
in Sandakan.
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