Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (692 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM13 (672 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (343 G$) | 521 G$ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (301 G$) | 510 G$ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (313 G$) | 730 G$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (245 G$) | 383 G$ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (1,074 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (568 G$) | 740 G$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (271 G$) | 229 G$ | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (485 G$) | 333 G$ | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (3,605 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.88 (201 G$) | 400 G$ | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (169 G$) | 282 G$ | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,785 (143,801 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,570 (81,091 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (11,292 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,864 (96,258 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,087 (56,125 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM136 (7,015 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM149 (7,673 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,086 (107,707 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (26,681 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (1,136 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (880 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (13,891 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM127 (6,558 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (12,566 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (13,104 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 8% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,475 (7,357,505 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (112 G$) | 220 G$ | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM154 (7,942 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (3,363 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (585 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (1,084 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (2,453 G$) | 3,824 G$ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (861 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (646 G$) | 769 G$ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (740 G$) | 917 G$ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (274 G$) | 484 G$ | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (290 G$) | 405 G$ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (1,180 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (3,344 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (1,394 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (3,550 G$) | 5,738 G$ | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (7,087 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (1,203 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (749 G$) | 919 G$ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (650 G$) | 417 G$ | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,924 (99,351 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.29 (15 G$) | 21 G$ | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM114 (5,874 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (699 G$) | 549 G$ | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 679,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 550,027 G$ (RM10,651) in Kuching.
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