Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 50% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (R$ 18) | R$ 35 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM13 (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (R$ 9) | R$ 30 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (R$ 8) | R$ 24 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (R$ 27) | R$ 30 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (R$ 12) | R$ 60 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (R$ 91) | R$ 120 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.88 (R$ 5.08) | R$ 6.00 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (R$ 4.27) | R$ 3.00 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,785 (R$ 3,641) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,570 (R$ 2,053) | R$ 1,450 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (R$ 286) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,864 (R$ 2,437) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,087 (R$ 1,421) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM136 (R$ 178) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM149 (R$ 194) | R$ 70 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,086 (R$ 2,727) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (R$ 676) | R$ 300 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (R$ 29) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (R$ 22) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 88% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (R$ 352) | R$ 80 | + 340% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM127 (R$ 166) | R$ 60 | + 177% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (R$ 318) | R$ 500 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (R$ 332) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 39% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,475 (R$ 186,294) | R$ 15,000 | + 1142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (R$ 2.83) | R$ 4.46 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM154 (R$ 201) | R$ 227 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (R$ 85) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 49% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (R$ 15) | R$ 20 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (R$ 27) | R$ 50 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (R$ 62) | R$ 300 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (R$ 19) | R$ 36 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (R$ 30) | R$ 60 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 24% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (R$ 85) | R$ 200 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (R$ 35) | R$ 80 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (R$ 90) | R$ 300 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (R$ 179) | R$ 80 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (R$ 30) | R$ 80 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.00 | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,924 (R$ 2,516) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.29 (R$ 0.38) | R$ 0.50 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM114 (R$ 149) | R$ 300 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.00 | + 254% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 8% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 11,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 10,140 (RM7,755) in Kuching.
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