Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (€3.25) | €13 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM16 (€3.22) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM11 (€2.19) | €4.33 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM6 (€1.30) | €1.37 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM8 (€1.66) | €4.20 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM8 (€1.67) | €1.87 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM26 (€5.34) | €5.74 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM8 (€1.73) | €1.70 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM6 (€1.29) | €1.39 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (€2.33) | €1.38 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM109 (€22) | €7 | + 237% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.33 (€0.88) | €2.27 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.85 (€0.79) | €1.03 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 43% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,774 (€567) | €965 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM1,484 (€303) | €672 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM197 (€40) | €178 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM1,411 (€288) | €630 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM947 (€193) | €483 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM196 (€40) | €100 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM125 (€25) | €24 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM1,828 (€374) | €431 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM623 (€127) | €122 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM29 (€6.00) | €4.99 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM26 (€5.36) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 30% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM291 (€59) | €94 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM139 (€28) | €35 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM294 (€60) | €91 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM319 (€65) | €130 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 20% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM157,792 (€32,238) | €20,723 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.22 (€0.45) | €1.45 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM117 (€24) | €34 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM44 (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 60% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM12 (€2.43) | €8 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM20 (€4.03) | €8 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM79 (€16) | €99 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM34 (€7) | €5.45 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM7 (€1.46) | €3.61 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM12 (€2.48) | €3.88 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM5.06 (€1.03) | €1.61 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (€1.46) | €2.34 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM39 (€8) | €19 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 32% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM61 (€12) | €39 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM26 (€5.38) | €16 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM37 (€7) | €94 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM114 (€23) | €58 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM26 (€5.38) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (€2.53) | €1.45 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM16 (€3.19) | €4.61 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM1,915 (€391) | €447 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM1.36 (€0.28) | €0.18 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM180 (€37) | €48 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (€3.38) | €5.29 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 84 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) is 35% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,958 (RM9,582) in Kota Kinabalu.
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