Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 28% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (S/. 14) | S/. 24 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (S/. 14) | S/. 17 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM11 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (S/. 5.76) | S/. 4.20 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.81 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (S/. 24) | S/. 13 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.46 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6 (S/. 5.73) | S/. 2.43 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (S/. 10) | S/. 5.23 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM109 (S/. 98) | S/. 42 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.33 (S/. 3.91) | S/. 7 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.85 (S/. 3.48) | S/. 1.61 | + 116% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,774 (S/. 2,510) | S/. 2,871 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,484 (S/. 1,343) | S/. 1,663 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM197 (S/. 178) | S/. 204 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,411 (S/. 1,276) | S/. 2,216 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM947 (S/. 856) | S/. 1,139 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (S/. 177) | S/. 163 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM125 (S/. 113) | S/. 68 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,828 (S/. 1,654) | S/. 1,259 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM623 (S/. 564) | S/. 341 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (S/. 27) | S/. 34 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM26 (S/. 24) | S/. 17 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 37% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM291 (S/. 263) | S/. 155 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM139 (S/. 126) | S/. 93 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM294 (S/. 266) | S/. 249 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM319 (S/. 288) | S/. 247 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,792 (S/. 142,737) | S/. 66,299 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.22 (S/. 2.01) | S/. 3.77 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM117 (S/. 106) | S/. 125 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM44 (S/. 39) | S/. 40 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (S/. 11) | S/. 23 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (S/. 18) | S/. 21 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (S/. 71) | S/. 73 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM34 (S/. 30) | S/. 18 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (S/. 6) | S/. 13 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.06 (S/. 4.58) | S/. 4.51 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.49 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (S/. 35) | S/. 42 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 24% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM61 (S/. 55) | S/. 34 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (S/. 24) | S/. 33 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM37 (S/. 33) | S/. 90 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM114 (S/. 103) | S/. 107 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (S/. 24) | S/. 26 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (S/. 11) | S/. 14 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM16 (S/. 14) | S/. 8 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,915 (S/. 1,733) | S/. 1,700 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.36 (S/. 1.23) | S/. 0.53 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (S/. 163) | S/. 163 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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