Cost of living in Kuching, Malaysia vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuching (Malaysia) is 39% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM13 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM13 (R$ 18) | R$ 22 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM7 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM5.83 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.12 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM6 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.75 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.21 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM21 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.46 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM5.25 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM9 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.61 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM70 (R$ 96) | R$ 36 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM3.88 (R$ 5.36) | R$ 5.82 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.27 (R$ 4.51) | R$ 3.42 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Kuching (Malaysia) is 65% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,785 (R$ 3,846) | R$ 1,618 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,570 (R$ 2,169) | R$ 1,081 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM219 (R$ 302) | R$ 369 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,864 (R$ 2,574) | R$ 1,425 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,087 (R$ 1,501) | R$ 865 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM136 (R$ 188) | R$ 493 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM149 (R$ 205) | R$ 113 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,086 (R$ 2,880) | R$ 1,517 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM517 (R$ 714) | R$ 413 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM22 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM17 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kuching (Malaysia) is 23% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM269 (R$ 371) | R$ 200 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM127 (R$ 175) | R$ 173 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM243 (R$ 336) | R$ 314 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM254 (R$ 350) | R$ 205 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Kuching (Malaysia) is 63% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM142,475 (R$ 196,756) | R$ 63,667 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.16 (R$ 2.99) | R$ 4.09 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM154 (R$ 212) | R$ 167 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM65 (R$ 90) | R$ 43 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuching (Malaysia) is 14% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM11 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM21 (R$ 29) | R$ 49 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM48 (R$ 66) | R$ 155 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM17 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM13 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.31 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.25 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM5.62 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.70 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuching (Malaysia) is 10% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (R$ 89) | R$ 89 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (R$ 37) | R$ 36 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM69 (R$ 95) | R$ 130 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM137 (R$ 190) | R$ 167 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM23 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 222% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM13 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,924 (R$ 2,657) | R$ 2,650 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.29 (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.76 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM114 (R$ 157) | R$ 121 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM14 (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kuching (Malaysia) is 39% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 6,546 (RM4,740) in Kuching to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,700 in Teresina.
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