Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 78% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (ARS $285) | ARS $367 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM13 (ARS $277) | ARS $301 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (ARS $142) | ARS $88 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (ARS $124) | ARS $60 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (ARS $129) | ARS $78 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (ARS $101) | ARS $55 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (ARS $443) | ARS $129 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (ARS $234) | ARS $44 | + 429% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (ARS $112) | ARS $27 | + 310% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (ARS $200) | ARS $58 | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (ARS $1,486) | ARS $201 | + 638% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.88 (ARS $83) | ARS $92 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (ARS $70) | ARS $32 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 139% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,785 (ARS $59,269) | ARS $20,002 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,570 (ARS $33,423) | ARS $11,466 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (ARS $4,654) | ARS $3,242 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,864 (ARS $39,674) | ARS $11,715 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,087 (ARS $23,132) | ARS $10,117 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM136 (ARS $2,891) | ARS $2,131 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM149 (ARS $3,162) | ARS $1,505 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,086 (ARS $44,393) | ARS $23,718 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (ARS $10,997) | ARS $4,797 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (ARS $468) | ARS $226 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (ARS $363) | ARS $164 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 103% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (ARS $5,725) | ARS $1,556 | + 268% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM127 (ARS $2,703) | ARS $1,430 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (ARS $5,179) | ARS $4,439 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (ARS $5,401) | ARS $3,546 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 128% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,475 (ARS $3,032,469) | ARS $558,062 | + 443% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (ARS $46) | ARS $44 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM154 (ARS $3,274) | ARS $1,866 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (ARS $1,386) | ARS $756 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 81% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (ARS $241) | ARS $128 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (ARS $447) | ARS $150 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (ARS $1,011) | ARS $769 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (ARS $355) | ARS $66 | + 440% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (ARS $266) | ARS $108 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (ARS $305) | ARS $201 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (ARS $113) | ARS $83 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (ARS $120) | ARS $122 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (ARS $486) | ARS $302 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 33% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (ARS $1,378) | ARS $731 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (ARS $575) | ARS $521 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (ARS $1,463) | ARS $956 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (ARS $2,921) | ARS $1,359 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (ARS $496) | ARS $313 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (ARS $309) | ARS $152 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (ARS $268) | ARS $91 | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,924 (ARS $40,949) | ARS $58,928 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.29 (ARS $6) | ARS $2.16 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM114 (ARS $2,421) | ARS $1,567 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (ARS $288) | ARS $248 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 254 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 98% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $126,579 (RM5,947) in Kuching to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $64,000 in San Juan.
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