- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Poland
- Kuching
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (5.40 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.20 (4.82 zł) | 6 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (4.40 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (10 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (4.86 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (9 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (65 zł) | 20 zł | + 223% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.98 (3.69 zł) | 5.29 zł | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (3.03 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,612 (2,420 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,570 (1,455 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (203 zł) | 519 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,839 (1,704 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM1,105 (1,024 zł) | 844 zł | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM136 (126 zł) | 275 zł | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM149 (138 zł) | 47 zł | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM2,086 (1,933 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (479 zł) | 419 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (20 zł) | 20 zł | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (249 zł) | 275 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM127 (118 zł) | 113 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (225 zł) | 277 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (235 zł) | 303 zł | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM159,821 (148,096 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (2.00 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM142 (131 zł) | 75 zł | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (60 zł) | 26 zł | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (19 zł) | 26 zł | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (44 zł) | 100 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM17 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (4.92 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (5.21 zł) | 7 zł | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (21 zł) | 28 zł | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 584% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 584% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (60 zł) | 63 zł | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (25 zł) | 44 zł | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (64 zł) | 115 zł | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (127 zł) | 90 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (12 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | RM1,924 (1,783 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM19 (18 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 6003% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM120 (111 zł) | 108 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (13 zł) | 13 zł | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 280 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 16,461 zł
(RM17,764)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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