- 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 | RM17 (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.61 (4.99 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM29 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (10 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.51 (4.90 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM8 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM57 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.91 (3.47 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.07 (2.73 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM2,121 (1,885 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM1,442 (1,281 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM202 (179 zł) | 463 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,459 (1,297 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM958 (851 zł) | 844 zł | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM150 (133 zł) | 248 zł | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM134 (119 zł) | 47 zł | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,874 (1,666 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM498 (443 zł) | 434 zł | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM25 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM12 (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 19% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM271 (241 zł) | 275 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM107 (95 zł) | 113 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM203 (180 zł) | 297 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM249 (221 zł) | 276 zł | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM149,027 (132,474 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.01 (1.79 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM159 (141 zł) | 75 zł | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM55 (49 zł) | 27 zł | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 15% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM10 (9 zł) | 25 zł | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM60 (53 zł) | 100 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM16 (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM16 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.57 (4.95 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM6 (5.52 zł) | 7 zł | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (21 zł) | 27 zł | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM80 (71 zł) | 65 zł | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (24 zł) | 44 zł | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM65 (57 zł) | 114 zł | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (125 zł) | 90 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM40 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM12 (11 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 78% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | RM698 (621 zł) | 680 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.43 (0.38 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM136 (121 zł) | 108 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM12 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 158 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 15% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,772 zł
(RM9,868)
in Kuching
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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