Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia vs Innsbruck, Austria
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 45% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (€3.27) | €13 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (€3.25) | €8 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM11 (€2.21) | €5.14 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.31) | €1.11 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.68) | €5.46 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (€1.68) | €2.97 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (€5.37) | €5.54 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (€1.74) | €2.61 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6 (€1.30) | €2.39 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.34) | €1.18 | + 98% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM109 (€22) | €8 | + 172% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.33 (€0.89) | €2.15 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.85 (€0.79) | €1.98 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 52% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,774 (€570) | €1,362 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,484 (€305) | €1,121 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM197 (€41) | €181 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,411 (€290) | €731 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM947 (€195) | €586 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (€40) | €108 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM125 (€26) | €20 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,828 (€376) | €491 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM623 (€128) | €104 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM26 (€5.39) | €11 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 28% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM291 (€60) | €90 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM139 (€29) | €33 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM294 (€61) | €94 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM319 (€66) | €124 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,792 (€32,444) | €24,287 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.22 (€0.46) | €1.21 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM117 (€24) | €51 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM44 (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 57% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (€2.45) | €11 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (€4.05) | €9 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (€16) | €73 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM34 (€7) | €4.50 | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (€1.47) | €3.25 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (€2.50) | €4.05 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.06 (€1.04) | €1.50 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.47) | €2.41 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 31% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM61 (€13) | €41 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (€5.41) | €20 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM37 (€8) | €70 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM114 (€23) | €51 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (€5.41) | €8 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (€2.55) | €2.66 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM16 (€3.22) | €3.65 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,915 (€394) | €556 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.36 (€0.28) | €0.15 | + 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (€37) | €43 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.41) | €5.12 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,300 in Innsbruck you would need to make just about €2,504 (RM12,179) in Kota Kinabalu.
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